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Overview |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Viterbo than Central College ($30,400.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Central College ($23,257 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 5.8% lower than costs at Central College ($10,260 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 87% larger than aid received Central College ($20,567 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 22 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Central College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Viterbo University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo 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 Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/