- University of Central Missouri is a public school while Columbia College is a private school.
- University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO and Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC.
- Columbia College has more expensive tuition of $21,450 than University of Central Missouri ($18,064).
- University of Central Missouri has tighter acceptance rate of 83.60% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- University of Central Missouri is larger with 11,637 students than Columbia College (1,514 students).
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| #29 in Missouri | Rankings | #19 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Warrensburg, MO | Location | Columbia, SC |
Central| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,739 Missouri residents $18,064 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $21,450 |
| $9,954 Missouri residents $18,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,216 |
| $4,999 | Financial Aid | $11,239 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.60% | Acceptance Rate | 86.82% |
| 41.78% | Yield | 20.94% |
| Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,637 | Total Students | 1,514 |
| 7,345 | Undergraduate | 1,173 |
| 4,292 | Graduate | 341 |
| 1,305 | Online Enrollment | 796 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 55% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,858) $6,095 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 424 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 47 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 1,099 Full-time 178 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 134 Full-time 128 Part-time |
| $70,959 for Faculties $49,510 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time |