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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 419.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Missouri State University Springfield ($38,820.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Centenary College of Louisiana ($17,677 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 42.5% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($9,782 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 236.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($27,095 vs. $8,049)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 24 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $10,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/