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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or Mississippi State?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 319.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Mississippi State University ($38,820.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($15,364 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,964 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 90.1% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($27,095 vs. $14,252)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 26 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $5,000 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/