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Overview |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | multnomah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $28,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Multnomah Bible 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
- Central College is larger than than Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 608 students)
Central College vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Multnomah Bible College?
- Multnomah University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($28,160.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Multnomah Bible College than Central College ($28,160.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Multnomah Bible College ($23,303 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 9.5% lower than costs at Central College ($9,920 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Multnomah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Multnomah University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Central College ($17,452 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Multnomah Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Multnomah Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Multnomah Bible College or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
Central College vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Multnomah University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Multnomah Bible College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/