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Marquette University ISU BLC Carthage Simpson College MLC Carroll University Wartburg College Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Central College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | WLC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central College | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,086 students)
Central College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 67.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at WLC than Central College ($33,210.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Central College ($22,682 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 4.8% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,860 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 110.3% larger than aid received Central College ($23,128 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 33 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central College (3.52)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or WLC? 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 WLC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,000 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/