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DePaul Loras College ISU Simpson College Purdue North Central Wartburg College| Central College | Clarke University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Clarke University | ||
| 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 965 students)
Central College vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Clarke University than Central College ($36,900.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Clarke University ($23,303 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 2.5% lower than costs at Central College ($10,600 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 131% larger than aid received Central College ($25,403 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 23 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Clarke 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 Clarke University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Clarke University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarke University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/