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Overview |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centre College is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,356 students vs. 1,214 students)
Centre College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Westminster?
- Centre College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Centre College than Westminster College ($50,250.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Westminster ($23,780 vs. $28,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 17% lower than costs at Centre College ($11,770 vs. $13,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centre College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Westminster College ($39,597 vs. $28,677)
Centre College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 155 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Centre College (54.3%)
Centre College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Westminster College (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $52,500)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/