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Overview |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Independence, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 83 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $347 |
Diversity |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
Central | National American University-Independence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 83 students)
Central vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or National American University-Independence?
- National American University Independence is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Central than National American University Independence ($16,080.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 35.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,164 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than National American University Independence (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($6,517 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or National American University-Independence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Independence or Central .
Central vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than National American University Independence (50% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $2,000 more per year than National American University-Independence graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $11,124 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($22,441 vs. $33,565)
- Central graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($232 vs. $347)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence 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/