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Overview |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centrahealth.com | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,240 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,406 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,418 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,495 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,042 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $201 |
Diversity |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Centra College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 227 students)
Centra College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centra College or Concord University?
- Centra College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Concord University than Centra College ($18,780.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Centra College ($8,464 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 7.3% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,406 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($11,120 vs. $6,495)
Centra College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centra College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Centra College .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Centra College (40%)
Centra College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centra College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Centra College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,100)
- Centra College students graduate with a $7,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $19,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($124 vs. $201)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/