| Central vs. Clarke |
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #295 in National Universities #14 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,910 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,237 |
| Less$11,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,830 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier86.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.83% |
| Favorable21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower5.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger1,084 | Total Enrollment | Smaller962 |
| Larger1,084 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller815 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 147 |
| - | Online Student Population | 57 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 581) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculty | 110 |
| Higher$70,020 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.