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Overview |
Central College | WSU | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Central College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Central College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Central College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or WSU?
- Central College is 189.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Central College than Wichita State University ($19,800.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Central College ($13,553 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 16.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,860 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,999 vs. $7,110)
Central College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 21 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or WSU? 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 WSU and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Wichita State University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $4,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/