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Overview |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Springfield, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | cbcag.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $12,412 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $12,412 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $5,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 125 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 35.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1120/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | N/A |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 53% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Central Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Central Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 0 students)
Grinnell vs. Central Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Central Bible College?
- Grinnell College is 391.4% more expensive to attend than Central Bible College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $12,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 391.4% higher at Grinnell than Central Bible College ($60,988.00 vs. $12,412.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Bible College are 179.1% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($5,392 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Central Bible College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is ?% larger than aid received Central Bible College ($42,231 vs. $0)
Grinnell vs. Central Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Central Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Bible College or Grinnell .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Central Bible College (3.32)
- Central Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Central Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Central Bible 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 Bible College and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Central Bible College (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/