Central Christian College vs. ABC

Comparable Facts

Compare Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, KS with Arlington Baptist University in Arlington, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Central Christian College of Kansas is larger than ABC based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 302 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central Christian College of Kansas is located in McPherson, KS (Remote Town setting); Arlington Baptist University is in Arlington, TX (Large City setting).
• Central Christian College of Kansas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Arlington Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central Christian College of Kansas 15:1; Arlington Baptist University 20:1.

Central Christian College vs. ABC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or ABC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than ABC ($12,143 vs. $25,267).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist University are 5% lower than at Central Christian College of Kansas ($8,980 vs. $9,450).
• Central Christian College of Kansas is 0.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than ABC (about $170 more per year; $21,000.00 vs. $20,830.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.8% higher at Central Christian College than at Arlington Baptist University (about $170 more per year; $21,000.00 vs. $20,830.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Arlington Baptist University than at Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central Christian College of Kansas students is 150.2% larger than aid received by Arlington Baptist University students ($21,309 vs. $8,518).

Central Christian College vs. ABC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or ABC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between ABC and Central Christian College.

• Both colleges report an open admissions policy; selectivity can still vary by program or major.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central Christian College - Open admission; ABC - Open admission.

Central Christian College vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central Christian College and ABC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at Central Christian College is the same as at Arlington Baptist University (41% vs. 41%).
• Graduates from Arlington Baptist University earn a median of about $4,300 more per year than Central Christian College graduates about ten years after starting college ($36,900 vs. $32,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Central Christian College of Kansas graduates have a $1,001 lower median loan debt than ABC graduates ($25,000 vs. $26,001).
• Among borrowers, Central Christian College graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than ABC graduates ($258 vs. $268).
• More Central Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.