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Overview |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #521 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| 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
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($24,766.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Central College ($24,766.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($23,303 vs. $26,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 10.5% lower than costs at Maryville University of Saint Louis ($10,860 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Maryville University of Saint Louis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville University of Saint Louis students is 62.9% larger than aid received Central College ($17,914 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 77 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Central College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $2,500 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,000)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis students graduate with a $3,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,674 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/