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Overview |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/32 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Central College | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 90% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at St. Bona than Central College ($37,620.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than St. Bona ($23,303 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 33.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,860 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 151% larger than aid received Central College ($27,605 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 2 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is the same as at Saint Bonaventure University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $800 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/