| Central vs. SU |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #135 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Texas 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,058 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$10,764 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$28,809 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier79.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.79% |
| Favorable22.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.52% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,169 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,483 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduate Rate | 71% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,535) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 120 | Number of faculties | 142 |
| Lower$68,690 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,860 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.