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ISU AU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | SWU | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Central College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Central College | SWU | ||
| 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,188 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at SWU than Central College ($26,520.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Central College ($20,336 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 14.7% lower than costs at Central College ($10,654 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Central College ($18,771 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Central College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Central College (3.52)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Central College (79%)
Central College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or SWU? 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 SWU and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $3,200 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan 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 SWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/