Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Missouri State University-Springfield Southeast Missouri State University Truman State Maryville University of Saint Louis University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Baptist University University of Missouri-St Louis Fontbonne University SIUE ISU WUSTL Colorado State| Central College | Lindenwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $19,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Lindenwood University?
- Central College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Central College than Lindenwood University ($19,800.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Central College ($18,016 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 6.5% lower than costs at Central College ($10,200 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 44% larger than aid received Central College ($15,840 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 25 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Central College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Lindenwood University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University 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 Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/