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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 36% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 556 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 13.2% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Saint Ambrose University ($38,820.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Centenary College of Louisiana ($23,359 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 16.3% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($11,988 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 6.4% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($27,095 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 64 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $4,200 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/