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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri Southern?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 383.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Missouri Southern State University ($38,820.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,061 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 82.8% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($7,624 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 238% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($27,095 vs. $8,016)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 84 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Missouri Southern State University (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $15,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($20,831 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/