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Overview |
Central College | Coe College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $290 |
Diversity |
Central College | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Coe 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
- Coe College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Coe College?
- Coe College is 154.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Coe College than Central College ($50,314.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Central College ($21,237 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 0.6% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,860 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 292.2% larger than aid received Central College ($43,143 vs. $10,999)
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 58 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Central College (3.52)
Central College vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Coe 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 Coe College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Central College (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $100 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $48,000)
- Central College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Central College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/