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Overview |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $12,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $14,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $11,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $13,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,068 students)
Central College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- Central College is 54.6% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $12,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Central College than University of Minnesota Morris ($19,800.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Central College ($11,169 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 14.1% lower than costs at Central College ($9,522 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 27% larger than aid received Central College ($13,964 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 78 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
Central College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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 University of Minnesota-Morris and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris 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/