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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Purdue Northwest?
- Central College is 168.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Central College than Purdue University Northwest ($19,800.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Central College ($9,162 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 32.2% lower than costs at Central College ($8,215 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,999 vs. $7,070)
Central College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Central College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest and Central College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/