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Overview |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,084 students)
Central vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Harris-Stowe State University?
- University of Central Missouri is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Central than Harris Stowe State University ($16,080.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Central ($10,239 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,691 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,507 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Central vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Harris-Stowe State University? 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Harris Stowe State University (50% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $11,400 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,100)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,584 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,025)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/