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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,357 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Centre College?
- Centre College is 375% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Centre College than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($48,070.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Centre College ($18,588 vs. $23,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 10.6% lower than costs at Centre College ($11,122 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 313.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($37,116 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 58 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Centre College (62.8%)
UA Huntsville vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $2,000 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/