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Overview |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 227 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centrahealth.com | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,240 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,240 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,406 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,418 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,495 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,042 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $240 |
Diversity |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Centra College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 227 students)
Centra College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centra College or WVSU?
- Centra College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at WVSU than Centra College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Centra College ($11,684 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 29.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,406 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 46% larger than aid received Centra College ($9,482 vs. $6,495)
Centra College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centra College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Centra College .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Centra College (40%)
Centra College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centra College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Centra College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $12,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,700)
- Centra College students graduate with a $11,208 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($12,042 vs. $23,250)
- Centra College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/