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Overview |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 556 students)
USJ vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- University of Saint Joseph is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at USJ than Centenary College of Louisiana ($42,050.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Centenary College of Louisiana ($25,860 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 5.3% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($13,240 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 4.5% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($28,311 vs. $27,095)
USJ vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 182 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
USJ vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than University of Saint Joseph (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $1,300 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $51,200)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/