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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 62 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 14/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $317 |
Diversity |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 62 students)
Central College vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Central College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis Christian College for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Central College than Saint Louis Christian College ($19,800.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 43.5% lower than costs at Central College ($7,570 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Saint Louis Christian College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($10,999 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 78 points higher than at Saint Louis Christian College (990)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
Central College vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Saint Louis Christian College? 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 Louis Christian College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (63% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $29,700)
- Central College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,750)
- Central College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($279 vs. $317)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/