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Overview |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 870/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 299 students)
Central College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Central College is 79% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Central College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($19,800.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Central College ($14,897 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 77.3% lower than costs at Central College ($6,124 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 100.8% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($10,999 vs. $5,478)
Central College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 58 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
Central College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $6,054 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($20,946 vs. $27,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/