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Overview |
Central College | ORU | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Central College | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $302 |
Diversity |
Central College | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Central College | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Central College | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at ORU than Central College ($31,250.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Central College ($22,360 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 20% lower than costs at Central College ($9,050 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Central College ($23,675 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 59 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than ORU (78.4%)
Central College vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or ORU? 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 ORU and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Oral Roberts University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $7,800 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,200)
- Central College students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,244)
- Central College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($279 vs. $302)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/