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Overview |
Centre College | UC | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Centre College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Centre College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Centre College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or UC?
- Centre College is 322.6% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Centre College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($50,250.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Centre College ($21,511 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 5.5% lower than costs at Centre College ($13,048 vs. $13,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 383.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($39,597 vs. $8,195)
Centre College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 114 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or UC? 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 UC and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $6,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/