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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 966 | 648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,600 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,290 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,843 | $25,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,990 | $32,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,264 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (966 students vs. 648 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Franklin College ($40,000.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($23,843 vs. $25,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 27.2% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,290 vs. $14,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 20.4% larger than aid received Franklin College ($32,506 vs. $26,990)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 120 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (54.4%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Franklin College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $7,200 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $45,300)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/