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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College| Central College | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | SLC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Central College | SLC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central College | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Central College | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Central College | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Central College | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 444 students)
Central College vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 46% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at SLC than Central College ($28,900.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 6% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,860 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,999 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Central College .
Central College vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or SLC? 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 SLC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $8,800 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/