Central Christian College of Kansas vs Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU)

Central Christian College of Kansas and Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both located in the heart of the Midwest, offer distinct educational experiences for students seeking a faith-based higher education. Central Christian, a private Christian college, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Southwestern Assemblies of God, on the other hand, has a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process. While Central Christian offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Business and Education, Southwestern Assemblies of God specializes in Bible and Ministry-related fields. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Central Christian College of Kansas	Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Overview
Location	McPherson, Kansas	Waxahachie, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Non Traditional	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	50.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	39.3%	85.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	890 - 1120	900 - 1080
ACT range	17 - 22	17 - 22
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	63.0%	46.0%
Total number of applicants	834	658
Total number of admissions given out	328	562
Admitted students who chose to enroll	139	280
Yield rate	42.4%	49.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,758	$37,614
Average net price	$15,009	$22,245
Tuition	$19,600	$16,444
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,500 Meal plan: $3,500	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $16,474	96.0% Average amount $12,024
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,548	71.0% Average amount $5,193
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $9,544	7.0% Average amount $11,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	554 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%
Graduate students	16 Men 93.8% Women 6.2%	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.4%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	294	738
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Liberal Arts Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Theology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.5%	42.6%
Dropout rate	76.8%	27.4%
Transferred out	1.6%	29.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,338 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $53,234 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,462 Year 2: $38,669 Year 3: $47,688 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,941 Year 3: $23,480 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,328 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,813 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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