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Overview |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 590 students)
Central College vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Stephens College than Central College ($24,586.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Stephens College ($23,303 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 5.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,860 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Central College ($15,518 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 32 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Central College vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Stephens College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stephens College 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 Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/