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Rhodes College Transylvania University Denison Furman Wooster Hendrix College Kentucky DePauw Sewanee Davidson Berry College Stritch| California Maritime Academy | Centre College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Centre College | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,356 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $50,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $50,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $13,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $23,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $39,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 3,226 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 1,753 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMA | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centre College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,356 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Centre College?
- Centre College is 775.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.2% higher at Centre College than California Maritime Academy ($50,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Centre College ($16,081 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 1.5% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($13,770 vs. $13,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 257.9% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($39,597 vs. $11,063)
CMA vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or CMA .
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Centre College (54.3%)
CMA vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Centre College? 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 Centre College and CMA.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than California Maritime Academy (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $38,000 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $52,500)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($25,526 vs. $27,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/