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ISU Concordia University-Seward Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Crown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Crown College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Bonifacius, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #941 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | crown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Crown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $28,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $25,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Crown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,278 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Crown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Crown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central College | Crown College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Crown College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Crown College | ||
| 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
- Crown College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Crown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Crown College?
- Crown College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($28,360.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Crown College than Central College ($28,360.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Crown College ($23,303 vs. $25,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crown College are 9.1% lower than costs at Central College ($9,950 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Crown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Crown College students is 59.4% larger than aid received Central College ($17,533 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Crown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Crown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crown College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 49 points higher than at Crown College (1019)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Crown College (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Crown College (3.22)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Crown College (66.6%)
Central College vs. Crown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Crown College? 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 Crown College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Crown College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Crown College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,100)
- Crown College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Crown College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crown College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/