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Overview |
Central | UNK | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Central | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $219 |
Diversity |
Central | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Central | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,041 students)
Central vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or UNK?
- University of Central Missouri is 29.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Central than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($16,080.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than UNK ($15,117 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 17.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,699 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,282 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 39 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or UNK? 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 UNK and Central.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than University of Central Missouri (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $1,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,441)
- UNK graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/