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Overview |
CBC | Central | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CBC | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
CBC | Central | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Central?
- Central Baptist College is 101.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at CBC than University of Central Missouri ($16,200.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than CBC ($15,117 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,500 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Central Baptist College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 50.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,788 vs. $6,517)
CBC vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or CBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 42 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CBC (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Central Baptist College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $1,400 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/