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Overview |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 157.3% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.3% higher at Saint John's than Central College ($50,950.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Saint John's ($23,303 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 9.5% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,860 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 241.2% larger than aid received Central College ($37,533 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 80 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Central College (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Johns University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Johns University and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/