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Overview |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Ursuline College | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 950 students)
Central College vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 83.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Ursuline College than Central College ($36,390.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Central College ($14,502 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 10.9% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($10,860 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 191.5% larger than aid received Central College ($32,059 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 61 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Ursuline College (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,900)
- Central College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Central College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/