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Overview |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Searcy, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,805 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #477 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harding.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,500 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,500 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,984 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,558 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,682 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,254 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,017 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Harding University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harding University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (4,805 students vs. 556 students)
Harding University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harding University or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Harding University for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Harding University ($38,820.00 vs. $22,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harding University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($19,558 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harding University are 74.6% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($7,984 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Harding University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 84.5% larger than aid received Harding University ($27,095 vs. $14,682)
Harding University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harding University 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 Harding University .
- The average SAT score at Harding University (1135) is 21 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Harding University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Harding University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than Harding University (45.1%)
Harding University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harding University 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 Harding University.
- The graduation rate at Harding University is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $7,700 more per year than Harding University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $44,800)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Harding University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Harding University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Harding University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/