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Overview |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1030/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Hamline University | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 130% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Hamline University than Central College ($45,540.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Central College ($23,021 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 3.3% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,860 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 200.1% larger than aid received Central College ($33,013 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 59 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Central College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/