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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Bushnell | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 699 students)
Central College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Bushnell?
- Bushnell University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Bushnell than Central College ($33,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Bushnell ($23,303 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 3.6% lower than costs at Central College ($10,480 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 87.7% larger than aid received Central College ($20,642 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 76 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Central College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Central College (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/