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Overview |
CSU | Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 Central Missouri is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Central than Chicago State University ($16,080.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Central ($6,446 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 42.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,699 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 143.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($15,891 vs. $6,517)
CSU vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 135 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Chicago State University (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,300)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $8,809 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,441 vs. $31,250)
- Central graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($232 vs. $323)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/