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Overview |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Edgewood 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Edgewood College than Central College ($33,550.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Edgewood College ($23,303 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 11.6% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,860 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 76.5% larger than aid received Central College ($19,418 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 18 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Edgewood College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/