Central Christian College vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City

Comparable Facts

Compare Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, KS with Cleveland University Kansas City in Overland Park, KS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Cleveland University Kansas City is larger than Central Christian College based on total student enrollment (588 students vs. 469 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central Christian College of Kansas is located in McPherson, KS (Remote Town setting); Cleveland University Kansas City is in Overland Park, KS (Midsize City setting).
• Central Christian College of Kansas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Cleveland University Kansas City is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central Christian College of Kansas 15:1; Cleveland University Kansas City 6:1.

Central Christian College vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central Christian College or Cleveland University-Kansas City? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Christian College of Kansas than Cleveland University-Kansas City ($12,143 vs. $35,764).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Christian College of Kansas are 50.2% lower than at Cleveland University Kansas City ($9,450 vs. $18,992).
• Central Christian College of Kansas is 45.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Cleveland University-Kansas City (about $6,600 more per year; $21,000.00 vs. $14,400.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 45.8% higher at Central Christian College than at Cleveland University Kansas City (about $6,600 more per year; $21,000.00 vs. $14,400.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Cleveland University Kansas City than at Central Christian College of Kansas (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central Christian College of Kansas students is 326.2% larger than aid received by Cleveland University Kansas City students ($21,309 vs. $5,000).

Central Christian College vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central Christian College or Cleveland University-Kansas City? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Cleveland University-Kansas City and Central Christian College.

• Central Christian College of Kansas reports an open admissions policy.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central Christian College - Open admission; Cleveland University-Kansas City - Test-free.
• Cleveland University-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Central Christian College (52.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 34.6% at Central Christian College vs. 77.8% at Cleveland University-Kansas City.

Central Christian College vs. Cleveland University-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central Christian College and Cleveland University-Kansas City? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Central Christian College of Kansas's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Cleveland University-Kansas City.
• Graduates from Cleveland University Kansas City earn a median of about $15,300 more per year than Central Christian College graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,900 vs. $32,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Cleveland University Kansas City graduates have a $14,500 lower median loan debt than Central Christian College graduates ($10,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Cleveland University-Kansas City graduates have an estimated $150 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Central Christian College graduates ($108 vs. $258).
• More Cleveland University-Kansas City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Christian College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.