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Overview |
Central College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Central College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Northwest?
- Central College is 229.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Central College than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,800.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Central College ($14,197 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Central College ($10,428 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 31.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,999 vs. $8,387)
Central College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 21 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/