| Central vs. Cornell |
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #169 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$52,660 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $2,800 |
| Less$11,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$37,746 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier86.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.90% |
| Favorable21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.29% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,084 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,094 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower25% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,077) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,860) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculty | 106 |
| Lower$70,020 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$71,330 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.