- Both Park University and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) are private.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Park University has more expensive tuition of $16,400 than CMU CGES ($6,960).
- CMU CGES has tighter acceptance rate of 45.45% than Park University (69.04%).
- Park University is larger with 7,662 students than CMU CGES (3,145 students).
| Park University View More Rivals | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies View More Rivals | |
| #26 in Missouri | Rankings | #28 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Parkville, MO | Location | Fayette, MO |
| Known as | CMU CGES | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate 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 | ||
| $16,400 | Undergraduate | $6,960 |
| $7,942 | Graduate | $6,390 |
| $5,251 | Financial Aid | $4,117 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 69.04% | Acceptance Rate | 45.45% |
| 39.11% | Yield | 60.00% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 7,662 | Total Students | 3,145 |
| 6,238 | Undergraduate | 2,808 |
| 1,424 | Graduate | 337 |
| 5,399 | Online Enrollment | 1,484 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 23% | Graduation Rate | |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 33% |
| $50,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 524) $4,560 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 112 Full-time 813 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 14 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 469 Full-time 874 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 54 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $62,115 for Faculties $51,695 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,245 for Faculties $42,812 Part-time |