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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at PC than Centenary College of Louisiana ($38,990.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($21,571 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 23.4% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,300 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($34,379 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 32 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than PC (59.4%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or PC? 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 PC and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $4,800 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,700)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/