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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa Southeast Missouri State University University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College EIU OU| University of Kansas | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Central | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
KU | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
KU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KU | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 11,637 students)
KU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Central?
- University of Kansas is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at KU than University of Central Missouri ($26,960.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than KU ($15,117 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,699 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Kansas (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 70.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($11,140 vs. $6,517)
KU vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 135 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Central (71.3%)
KU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Central Missouri (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $13,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,441)
- KU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/