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Overview |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $23,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $7,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 294 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 60 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 75% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 605/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Central | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 230 students)
Central vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Visible Music College?
- Visible Music College is 148.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Visible Music College than University of Central Missouri ($20,000.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Visible Music College ($15,117 vs. $23,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 61.7% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($6,000 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Visible Music College (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Visible Music College students is 19.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,773 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 40 points higher than at Visible Music College (970)
- Incoming Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Visible Music College (20)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Visible Music College (20.4%)
Central vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Visible Music College? 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 Visible Music College and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Visible Music College (50% vs. 20%)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Visible Music College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/