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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | NCU | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | NCU | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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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 | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Central College | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 699 students)
Central College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or NCU?
- Northwest Christian 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 NCU 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 NCU ($23,303 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian 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 Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 87.7% larger than aid received Central College ($20,642 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 76 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than NCU (66.8%)
Central College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or NCU? 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 NCU and Central College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Central College (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,100 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU 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 NCU 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/