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Overview |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 556 students)
Augustana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Augustana College is 23% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Augustana than Centenary College of Louisiana ($47,766.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($24,660 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 18.3% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,782 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 29% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($34,946 vs. $27,095)
Augustana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Centenary College of Louisiana? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Centenary College of Louisiana and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,500)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/