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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or ULM?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 570.7% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than University of Louisiana Monroe ($38,820.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,353 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 46% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($9,551 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 112.2% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($27,095 vs. $12,768)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 60 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or ULM? 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 ULM and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $6,700 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/