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Overview |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 571 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralchristian.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,732 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,158 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Central Christian College | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 571 students)
Central Christian College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Central Christian College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at Alvernia University than Central Christian College of Kansas ($39,100.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than Alvernia University ($15,732 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 75.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,000 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Central Christian College of Kansas ($25,757 vs. $17,158)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Central Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central Christian College (3.24)
Central Christian College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Christian College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Central Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Central Christian College of Kansas (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Central Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,600)
- Central Christian College of Kansas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Christian College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/