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Overview |
Central College | SNC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Central College | SNC | ||
| 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
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 113.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at SNC than Central College ($42,304.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than SNC ($23,303 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 12.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,860 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 160.3% larger than aid received Central College ($28,627 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 57 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Central College (3.52)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or SNC? 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 SNC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Central College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/