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ISU WLC Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | BLC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Central College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central College | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 830 students)
Central College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at BLC than Central College ($28,330.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Central College ($18,525 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 31.3% lower than costs at Central College ($8,270 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 88.2% larger than aid received Central College ($20,705 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 6 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than BLC (58.5%)
Central College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or BLC? 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 BLC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $10,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/