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Rhodes College Xavier University of Dayton Transylvania University Denison Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Furman Miami ONU| Centre College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centre College | JCU | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Centre College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Centre College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Centre College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or JCU?
- Centre College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Centre College than John Carroll University ($50,250.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than JCU ($23,780 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 2.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,770 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 22.4% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($39,597 vs. $32,359)
Centre College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 152 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or JCU? 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 JCU and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than John Carroll University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,500)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/