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Overview |
UE | Central | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UE | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | |||
| 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 |
UE | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UE | Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UE | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Central?
- University of Evansville is 398.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at UE than University of Central Missouri ($40,100.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than UE ($15,117 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 42.7% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($9,699 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 422.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($34,067 vs. $6,517)
UE vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 147 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Central (3.68)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Central (71.3%)
UE vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than University of Central Missouri (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $4,500 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/