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Overview |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 107.6% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Bethel University than Central College ($41,110.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Bethel University ($23,303 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 5.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,860 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 123.5% larger than aid received Central College ($24,586 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 59 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Central College vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Central College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,000)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University 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/