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Overview |
Central College | VWC | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Central College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Central College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at VWC than Central College ($36,010.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Central College ($23,046 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 1.9% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,860 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 150.6% larger than aid received Central College ($27,568 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 86 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or VWC? 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 VWC and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $6,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan 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 VWC 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/