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Overview |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Spelman | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 556 students)
Spelman vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 50% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($38,820.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Spelman College ($38,820.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary College of Louisiana than Spelman ($30,050 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary College of Louisiana are 12.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($13,940 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 154.9% larger than aid received Spelman College ($27,095 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 99 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Centenary College of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (63.7%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $1,200 more per year than Spelman graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $51,300)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/