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WSC Nebraska UNOMAHA ISU KU Simpson College Wartburg College Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| Central College | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | UNK | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Central College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Central College | UNK | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or UNK?
- Central College is 218.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Central College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($19,800.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Central College ($16,564 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,860 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 51% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,999 vs. $7,282)
Central College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 19 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or UNK? 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 UNK and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than University of Nebraska at Kearney (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $4,600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/