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Overview |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Eastern?
- Centre College is 403.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at Centre College than Eastern Kentucky University ($48,070.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Centre College ($10,806 vs. $23,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.7% lower than costs at Centre College ($10,360 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 250.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($37,116 vs. $10,583)
Centre College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 251 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Centre College (62.8%)
Centre College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (82% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/