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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % 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 | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at W&J than Centenary College of Louisiana ($49,612.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($25,636 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 3.1% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($13,524 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($38,963 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana or W&J? 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 W&J and Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,500)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/