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Overview |
Central College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 96.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Capital University than Central College ($41,298.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Central College ($22,480 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 10% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,220 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 149% larger than aid received Central College ($31,567 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 65 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Central College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Capital University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $700 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,300)
- Capital University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/