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Overview |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central College | William Jewell 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
- Central College is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 853 students)
Central College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or William Jewell College?
- Central College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Central College than William Jewell College ($19,800.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Central College ($20,108 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 7.2% lower than costs at Central College ($10,130 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Central College ($13,451 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Central College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 92 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Central College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is the same as at William Jewell College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $500 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $48,000)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/