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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 648 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,000 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,000 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $10,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,427 | $14,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,506 | $10,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 2,920 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 1,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | SUNO | ||
| 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
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 648 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or SUNO?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 792.1% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.9% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Southern University at New Orleans ($40,000.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Centenary College of Louisiana ($14,825 vs. $25,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 38.9% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,340 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Southern University at New Orleans (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 215.8% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($32,506 vs. $10,293)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 311 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 1.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (54.4%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $20,900 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $1,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($24,348 vs. $26,000)
- SUNO graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/