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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 206 students)
Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Emmaus Bible College?
- Central College and Emmaus Bible College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Central College as Emmaus Bible College ($19,800.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Central College ($15,521 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 20% lower than costs at Central College ($9,050 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Emmaus Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Central College ($14,856 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 1 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/