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Overview |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Georgetown 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 105.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Georgetown College than Central College ($40,610.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Central College ($15,152 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 3.2% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,860 vs. $11,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 266.5% larger than aid received Central College ($40,308 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 23 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Central College vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Georgetown College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,300)
- Georgetown College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/