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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $20,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $20,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $22,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 935/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,095 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Central College?
- Central College is 211.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Central College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($20,988.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Central College ($7,832 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 65.6% lower than costs at Central College ($7,380 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 76.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($12,678 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 125 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (63% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/