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Overview |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Vanderbilt than Centre College ($58,130.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Vanderbilt ($23,584 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 61.5% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($12,300 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Centre College ($53,932 vs. $37,116)
Centre College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 219 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Centre College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Centre College (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $52,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/