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Overview |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 556 students)
NNU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 9.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Northwest Nazarene University ($38,820.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($25,674 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 32.8% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,500 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 26.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($27,095 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 58 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
NNU vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $9,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana and NNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana and NNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/