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Overview |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Central 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
- Lewis University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,169 students)
Lewis University vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Central College?
- Lewis University is 83.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Lewis University than Central College ($36,320.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Central College ($19,184 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 10.1% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,860 vs. $11,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 140.2% larger than aid received Central College ($26,423 vs. $10,999)
Lewis University vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 17 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis 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 Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is the same as at Central College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/