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University of St Thomas ISU Saint John's Simpson College Wartburg College St. Mary's College| Central College | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 1,451 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $29,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $37,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 1,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 1,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 950/1220 | ||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,451 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 151.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at Saint Benedict than Central College ($52,700.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Saint Benedict ($22,499 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Benedict are 0.5% lower than costs at Central College ($12,160 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 193.2% larger than aid received Central College ($37,173 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Central College .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 50 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Central College (79%)
Central College vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Central College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,700 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,000)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/