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Overview |
UCCS | Central | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Central | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 5.3% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at UCCS than University of Central Missouri ($20,544.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than UCCS ($15,117 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,699 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($6,517 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 78 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Central (71.3%)
UCCS vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Central? 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 Central and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $4,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $1,442 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,999 vs. $22,441)
- UCCS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/