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ISU MBTS Simpson College Wartburg College| Moody Bible Institute | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Moody | Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,410 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moody.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moody | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,680 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,680 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,368 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,560 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Moody | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 324 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 305 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Moody | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moody | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Moody | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Moody | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Moody | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 1,169 students)
Moody vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moody or Central College?
- Central College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Central College than Moody Bible Institute ($19,800.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than Central College ($21,368 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 16.1% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($10,860 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Moody Bible Institute (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($10,999 vs. $10,560)
Moody vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moody or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Moody .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Central College (79.2%)
Moody vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moody 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 Moody.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than Central College (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/