Central Christian College of Kansas vs Whitman College

Central Christian College of Kansas and Whitman College, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, present prospective students with a choice between a faith-based education in a rural setting and a liberal arts experience in a vibrant college town. Central Christian, a private Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, a focus on undergraduate teaching, and a tight-knit community. In contrast, Whitman, a private liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, offers a more selective admissions process with a 63% acceptance rate, a diverse student body, and a strong emphasis on research and scholarship. While both colleges provide a high-quality education, their contrasting characteristics cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Central Christian College of Kansas	Whitman College
Overview
Location	McPherson, Kansas	Walla Walla, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
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
Students retention rate	50.0%	89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	39.3%	59.0%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	890 - 1120	1295 - 1455
ACT range	17 - 22	29 - 33
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	63.0%	19.0%
Total number of applicants	834	5,155
Total number of admissions given out	328	3,039
Admitted students who chose to enroll	139	477
Yield rate	42.4%	15.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not 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	$71,982
Average net price	$15,009	$35,627
Tuition	$19,600	$55,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,500 Meal plan: $3,500	Room/dormitory: $6,080 Meal plan: $7,720
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $16,474	91.0% Average amount $30,781
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,548	42.0% Average amount $4,853
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $9,544	2.0% Average amount $14,105

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	554 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	1,559 Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students	16 Men 93.8% Women 6.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	65.0%
International students	1.4%	10.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	294	886
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Liberal Arts Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	21.5%	88.7%
Dropout rate	76.8%	1.6%
Transferred out	1.6%	8.0%
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	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,596 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $64,407 Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $43,330 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,051 Year 2: $22,999 Year 3: $41,844 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,549 Year 2: $27,584 Year 3: $39,355 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,868 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,472 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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