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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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
- Centenary College of Louisiana is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (556 students vs. 460 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or Sweet Briar College?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Sweet Briar College ($38,820.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($28,408 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary College of Louisiana are 2.2% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($13,940 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 121.1% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($27,095 vs. $12,254)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 16 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $10,800 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,700)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/