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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at TCU than Centenary College of Louisiana ($53,890.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary College of Louisiana than TCU ($30,050 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary College of Louisiana are 2.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,940 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($28,048 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 106 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or TCU? 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 TCU and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,500)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/