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Overview |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,231 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mobap.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,784 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,784 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,590 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,372 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,055 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $224 |
Diversity |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 16% |
Students |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Baptist University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 2,588 students)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Baptist University or CU?
- Missouri Baptist University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Cumberland University ($31,784.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Missouri Baptist University ($18,528 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 33.9% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($8,990 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Missouri Baptist University ($22,145 vs. $18,372)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Baptist University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Missouri Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 28 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Missouri Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CU (3.3)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than CU (66.2%)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Baptist University or CU? 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 CU and Missouri Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,100)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $21 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Baptist University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $21,750)
- Cumberland University and Missouri Baptist University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($224 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/