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ISU PennWest California Simpson College D&E College Wartburg College Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Thiel College| Central College | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Waynesburg 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Waynesburg College than Central College ($27,300.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Central College ($22,281 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 11.6% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($10,860 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Central College ($17,464 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 49 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Central College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Waynesburg University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $900 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,000)
- Waynesburg University and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University 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 Waynesburg College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/