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MBTS NWOSU ISU Simpson College McPherson College Wartburg College Bethany College Southeastern Oklahoma State University| Central College | Southwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 900/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Central College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Southwestern 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,174 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 84.3% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Southwestern College than Central College ($36,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Southwestern College ($23,303 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 15.8% lower than costs at Central College ($9,380 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Southwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 136.8% larger than aid received Central College ($26,047 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 69 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Central College vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Southwestern College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $48,000)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/