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Overview |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Central College | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at MidlandU than Central College ($37,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Central College ($22,377 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 7.9% lower than costs at Central College ($10,066 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 146% larger than aid received Central College ($27,057 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 106 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Central College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Midland University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,100 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Midland 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 MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/