by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Central degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Central measures up.
Central is ranked #2,087 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Iowa, it ranks #34 of 48 for value.
These Central majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.Major National Value Rank Exercise Physiology #54 of 93 Physiology & Pathology Sciences #66 of 110 Accounting / Finance #475 of 693 Accounting #475 of 693 Elementary Education #494 of 681 Teacher Education Grade Specific #565 of 789 Education #676 of 960 Biology Studies #693 of 1,050 General Biology #696 of 1,055 General Psychology #702 of 1,068
Below is the detailed Central value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Central College is ranked #11 out of #51 in Iowa for quality and #34 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Central financial aid page to be sure.
Central College is ranked #2,087 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Central College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Central costs about $23,521. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $94,084 for the degree.Amount Sticker Price (before aid) $37,773 / year Net Price (students receiving aid) $23,377 / year Average Cost (all students) $23,521 / year Estimated 4-Year Cost $94,084
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Central net price and the factors that affect it.
What Central costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Central degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade Students with No Aid $151,092 — — All Students $94,084 #2,087 C Only Students Receiving Aid $93,508 — — In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade Students with No Aid $151,092 — — All Students $94,084 #34 D+ Only Students Receiving Aid $93,508 — —
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Central shifts with family income:Family Income Avg Net Price / Year $0–$30K $14,745 $30K–$48K $16,426 $48K–$75K $19,418 $75K–$110K $22,308 Over $110K $25,764
About 99% of Central undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,354 per year. Get more details on the Central financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Central net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.