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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 11,637 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Central than Fort Hays State University ($16,080.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Central ($13,322 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,481 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Fort Hays State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 21% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($6,517 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Central (71.3%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Fort Hays State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $100 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,441)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/