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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Central College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Central College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Central College | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 965 students)
Central College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or MBBC?
- Central College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Central College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($19,800.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Central College ($22,858 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 29.6% lower than costs at Central College ($8,380 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($10,999 vs. $7,988)
Central College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Central College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $12,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/