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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University LSU Central UALR UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Centenary College of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $25,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $32,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 648 students)
ATU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 567.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.6% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Arkansas Tech University ($40,000.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,443 vs. $25,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 45.8% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($9,852 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 235.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($32,506 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (54.4%)
ATU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Arkansas Tech University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $15,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/