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MSU Billings ISU Simpson College C of I Wartburg College BYU-I Carroll College| Central College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | RMC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Central College | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,054 students)
Central College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at RMC than Central College ($31,342.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Central College ($19,353 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 19.1% lower than costs at Central College ($9,120 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 109.7% larger than aid received Central College ($23,062 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 31 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than RMC (75.2%)
Central College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or RMC? 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 RMC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,200 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/