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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 556 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Saint Marys College of California is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Centenary College of Louisiana ($53,732.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary College of Louisiana than Saint Marys College of California ($30,050 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary College of Louisiana are 17.7% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($13,940 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 44.5% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($39,139 vs. $27,095)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 10 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $14,300 more per year than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $52,500)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Marys College of California 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/