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Overview |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntington University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,472 students vs. 1,169 students)
Huntington University vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or Central College?
- Huntington University is 41% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Huntington University than Central College ($27,914.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huntington University than Central College ($20,066 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 14.3% lower than costs at Central College ($9,500 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Huntington University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 79% larger than aid received Central College ($19,686 vs. $10,999)
Huntington University vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 39 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington University or Central 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 Central College and Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Huntington University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,600)
- Central College and Huntington University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central College and Huntington University 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 Huntington University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/