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Fayette, MO · Bolivar, MO
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Southwest Baptist University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,766/yr | $21,677/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,260/yr | $21,978/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,619 | $20,957 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,894/yr | $17,947/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,680/yr | $19,633/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,883/yr | $22,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,411/yr | $23,857/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $187/mo | $222/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,450/yr | $9,776/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,504/yr | $8,010/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $980/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,980/yr | $2,573/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,635/yr | $40,301/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,260/yr | $30,566/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,260/yr | $30,566/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1045 | 810–1210 |
| SAT average | 1048 | 1088 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–23 | 17–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 16–24 | English 16–26 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,149 | 1,057 |
| Students accepted | 1,010 | 1,054 |
| Students who enrolled | 237 | 270 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | 9% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 58% | 64% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,991/yr | $43,112/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,222–$74,400 | $28,512–$67,324 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 18% | 13% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,860/yr | $38,855/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,676/yr | $42,382/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 23% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Health Professions 46% · Education 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 23% of degrees | Health Professions — 46% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,405/yr | Education, General — $75,701/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,040 | 1,341 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 489 |
| Average professor pay | $6,712/mo | $6,072/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 39% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $38,484 | $35,564 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Fayette, MO | Bolivar, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1855 | 1878 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.3% | 1.2% |
| Men | 49% | 38% |
| Women | 51% | 62% |
| White students | 61% | 73% |
| Black students | 15% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 12% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 44% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 0.3% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.9% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,771/yr | $10,376/yr |
| Endowment | $50.8M | $31.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 816 | 873 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,380/yr | $3,672/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,530/yr | $5,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 766 | 438 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.9M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $13.1M | $9.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.3M | $9.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $16,405 | $41,183 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.