University of Central Missouri (UCM) vs William Paterson

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Central Missouri (UCM) or William Paterson University of New Jersey (WPU). While both institutions offer a wealth of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your decision. UCM boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while WPU's smaller student body fosters a more intimate learning environment. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, such as popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	University of Central Missouri	William Paterson University of New Jersey
Overview
Location	Warrensburg, Missouri	Wayne, New Jersey
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.8%	83.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	5,103	9,171
Total number of admissions given out	3,867	7,636
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,158	995
Yield rate	29.9%	13.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,192 Out of state: $29,940	In state: $29,636 Out of state: $38,374
Average net price	$13,852	$15,762
Tuition	In state: $7,747 Out of state: $15,495	In state: $13,778 Out of state: $22,516
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,846 Meal plan: $3,350	Room/dormitory: $8,062 Meal plan: $4,672
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $7,322	73.0% Average amount $10,710
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $5,048	49.0% Average amount $5,171
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $8,947	6.0% Average amount $12,281

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,577 Men 44.5% Women 55.5%	7,219 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%
Graduate students	2,953 Men 42.9% Women 57.1%	2,150 Men 24.6% Women 75.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	11.6%	5.7%
International students	13.6%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,993	2,605
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Kansas Illinois Arkansas Iowa	New Jersey New York Maryland Pennsylvania Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies Health Professions Business	Business Education Health Professions Psychology Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	52.5%	56.0%
Dropout rate	17.5%	33.1%
Transferred out	28.6%	7.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,344 Year 2: $98,137 Year 3: $102,568 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,020 Year 2: $72,762 Year 3: $75,770 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,468 Year 2: $65,573 Year 3: $66,888 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,910 Year 2: $59,937 Year 3: $66,552 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,256 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $65,487 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,348 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $64,953 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,391 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $61,308 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,831 Year 2: $58,131 Year 3: $61,108 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,256 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $60,198 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,812 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $59,625	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,485 Year 2: $76,946 Year 3: $82,170 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,661 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $73,341 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,945 Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $72,250 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,792 Year 2: $68,079 Year 3: $71,545 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,054 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $66,449 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,414 Year 2: $52,607 Year 3: $64,085 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,998 Year 2: $56,738 Year 3: $61,464 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,852 Year 2: $49,491 Year 3: $54,948 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,724 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $54,359 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,941 Year 3: $53,191

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