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Overview |
Central College | PC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Central College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Central College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Central College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at PC than Central College ($38,990.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Central College ($21,571 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 4.1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,860 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 212.6% larger than aid received Central College ($34,379 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 14 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Central College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or PC? 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 PC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Central College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/