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Overview |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Pitt State?
- Central College is 229.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Central College than Pittsburg State University ($19,800.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Central College ($16,725 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Central College ($9,426 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 258.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($10,999 vs. $3,070)
Central College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Pittsburg State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/