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Overview |
Central College | UNI | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Central College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Central College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Central College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or UNI?
- Central College is 144.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Central College than University of Northern Iowa ($19,800.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Central College ($15,782 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 16.2% lower than costs at Central College ($9,343 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 71.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($10,999 vs. $6,412)
Central College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 18 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Central College (3.52)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or UNI? 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 UNI and Central College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Central College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI 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/