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ISU Simpson College NSU Wartburg College| Central College | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Union College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 694 students)
Central College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Union College?
- Union College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Union College than Central College ($25,920.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Union College ($23,303 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 40.1% lower than costs at Central College ($7,750 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 39% larger than aid received Central College ($15,293 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 18 points higher than at Union College (1050)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Union 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 Union College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Union College (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,200)
- Union College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/