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Overview |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Central College | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Carroll 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 Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,168 students)
Central College vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Carroll College than Central College ($37,828.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Carroll College ($23,303 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 3% lower than costs at Carroll College ($10,860 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 157% larger than aid received Central College ($28,266 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 42 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Central College vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Carroll College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $500 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/