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Overview |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $124 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 227 students)
Coe College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Centra College?
- Coe College is 444.5% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.5% higher at Coe College than Centra College ($50,314.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Centra College ($21,237 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 16.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,406 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 564.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($43,143 vs. $6,495)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Coe College .
Coe College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Coe College.
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $16,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $28,105)
- Centra College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($124 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/