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UH at Manoa BYU BYU-I ISU Hawaii Pacific University Simpson College Wartburg College Stanford| Central College | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | BYUH | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Central College | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Central College | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Central College | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or BYUH?
- Central College is 216.8% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.8% higher at Central College than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($19,800.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Central College ($15,835 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 23% lower than costs at Central College ($8,828 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 99.1% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($10,999 vs. $5,523)
Central College vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 30 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Central College vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $300 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,000)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/