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Overview |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $20,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $12,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $22,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 935/1205 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,095 students)
IU South Bend vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Central College?
- Central College is 180.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at IU South Bend than Central College ($21,356.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Central College ($8,090 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9% lower than costs at Central College ($11,216 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 55.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,678 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 113 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Central College (79%)
IU South Bend vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Central 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 Central College and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $10,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/