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Overview |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,357 students)
Oxy vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Centre College?
- Occidental College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Oxy than Centre College ($59,970.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Oxy ($23,584 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 40.9% lower than costs at Occidental College ($12,300 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Occidental College ($37,116 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 25 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Centre College (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $52,500)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/