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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College ISU Mount Mary College Lake Forest College Simpson College Wartburg College SNC| Central College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 75.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Stritch than Central College ($34,744.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Central College ($20,002 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 22% lower than costs at Central College ($8,900 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 160.7% larger than aid received Central College ($28,670 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 40 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch 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 Stritch students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/