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Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Maryville College | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Maryville College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Maryville 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
- Maryville College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 227 students)
Maryville College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Centra College?
- Maryville College is 299.1% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.1% higher at Maryville College than Centra College ($36,880.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Centra College ($21,583 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 34.1% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,406 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 373.9% larger than aid received Centra College ($30,782 vs. $6,495)
Maryville College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Maryville College .
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Centra College (40%)
Maryville College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/