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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % 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 | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or UH?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 347% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than University of Houston ($38,820.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Centenary College of Louisiana ($14,056 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 33.8% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,418 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 136.5% larger than aid received University of Houston ($27,095 vs. $11,457)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 40 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or UH? 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 UH and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than University of Houston (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $6,500 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,500)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- UH graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/