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Central Penn College vs Swarthmore College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Central Penn College Swarthmore College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 18.5% 7.5%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 1,490-1,560
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 33-35
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $18,953 $23,149
Sticker cost of attendance $27,116 $84,103
Graduation rate 51% 92%
Retention rate 65% 94%
Undergraduates 662 1,613
Student-faculty ratio 7:1 7:1
Setting Summerdale, PA Swarthmore, PA
Type Private for-profit Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $60
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Central Penn College or Swarthmore College harder to get into?

Swarthmore College is more selective, with a 7.5% acceptance rate versus 18.5% at Central Penn College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Central Penn College or Swarthmore College?

Central Penn College has the lower average net price ($18,953 versus $23,149). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.