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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Centenary College of Louisiana ($49,886.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($27,193 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 0.5% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($13,876 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($38,787 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 21 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,500)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $729 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/