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Overview |
UE | Centre College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,356 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,400 | $50,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,400 | $50,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $13,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $23,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,661 | $39,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,492 | 3,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,488 | 1,753 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1230/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UE | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,356 students)
UE vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Centre College?
- Centre College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($50,250.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Centre College than University of Evansville ($50,250.00 vs. $41,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Centre College ($21,611 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($13,770 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Centre College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($39,597 vs. $34,661)
UE vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or UE .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 122 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Centre College (54.3%)
UE vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than University of Evansville (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $6,500 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,000)
- Centre College and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centre College and UE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/