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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or VWC?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 7.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,820.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($23,046 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 25.9% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,070 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($27,568 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 132 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or VWC? 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 VWC and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $10,800 more per year than VWC 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 VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/