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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,095 students vs. 218 students)
Central College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Appalachian Bible College?
- Central College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Central College than Appalachian Bible College ($20,988.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Central College ($18,749 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 33.4% lower than costs at Central College ($9,160 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($12,678 vs. $10,734)
Central College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 56 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Central College (79%)
Central College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Appalachian Bible College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Appalachian Bible College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Appalachian Bible College (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/