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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Tabor College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Tabor | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Hillsboro, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | tabor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Tabor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $35,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $35,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $28,362 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Tabor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 830/1130 | ||
| 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 | Tabor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Tabor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Central College | Tabor | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Central College | Tabor | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Tabor | ||
| 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (1,095 students vs. 664 students)
Central College vs. Tabor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Tabor?
- Tabor College is 67% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Tabor than Central College ($35,050.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Central College ($19,998 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 13.1% lower than costs at Central College ($10,800 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Tabor College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 123.7% larger than aid received Central College ($28,362 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. Tabor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Tabor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tabor or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 61 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tabor (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Tabor (64.6%)
Central College vs. Tabor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Tabor? 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 Tabor and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Tabor College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/