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ISU Simpson College Kentucky Murray State University Wartburg College Campbellsville University IWU| Central College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | KWC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Central College | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Central College | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Central College | KWC | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 813 students)
Central College vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at KWC than Central College ($30,040.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Central College ($20,735 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 2.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,860 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 82.2% larger than aid received Central College ($20,036 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 20 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than KWC (68.5%)
Central College vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or KWC? 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 KWC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $9,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/