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Overview |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Central College | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Westminster 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at Westminster College than Central College ($38,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Central College ($22,645 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 9.6% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,860 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 175% larger than aid received Central College ($30,252 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 40 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Central College vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Central College (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,700)
- Westminster College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/