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Overview |
IIT | Centre College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1195/1470 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 1,357 students)
IIT vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Centre College?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at IIT than Centre College ($48,670.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than IIT ($23,584 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 26.6% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,300 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 8.4% larger than aid received Centre College ($40,243 vs. $37,116)
IIT vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 28 points higher than at IIT (1251)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IIT (28)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or Centre 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 Centre College and IIT.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $26,800 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $52,500)
- Centre College and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centre College and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/