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Overview |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $124 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 227 students)
Coppin vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Centra College?
- Centra College is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Coppin than Centra College ($11,492.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Centra College ($8,562 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 24.9% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($9,406 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Coppin State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Centra College ($13,097 vs. $6,495)
Coppin vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Coppin .
- Coppin has a higher acceptance rate (45%) than Centra College (40%)
Coppin vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,300)
- Centra College students graduate with a $10,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($12,042 vs. $22,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/