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Overview |
Centre College | BC | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centre College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Centre College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or BC?
- Centre College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Centre College than Bridgewater College ($50,250.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Centre College ($19,660 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 4.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,770 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($39,597 vs. $36,350)
Centre College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 245 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or BC? 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 BC and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Bridgewater College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $9,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Centre College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Centre College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/