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Overview |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $25,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $32,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 648 students)
UALR vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 587.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($40,000.00 vs. $16,573.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,225 vs. $25,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 53.6% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($9,352 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 226.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($32,506 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 124 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (54.4%)
UALR vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $14,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/