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Overview |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udc.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,292 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,137 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,662 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of the District of Columbia | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than University of the District of Columbia based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 3,577 students)
University of the District of Columbia vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of the District of Columbia or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 51.9% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Central than University of the District of Columbia ($16,080.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the District of Columbia than Central ($15,021 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 56.1% lower than costs at University of the District of Columbia ($9,699 vs. $15,137)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of the District of Columbia (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the District of Columbia students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,662 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, University of the District of Columbia or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or University of the District of Columbia .
University of the District of Columbia vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of the District of Columbia 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 University of the District of Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of the District of Columbia (50% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of the District of Columbia graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,100)
- University of the District of Columbia students graduate with a $441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,441)
- University of the District of Columbia graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of the District of Columbia students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/