Centenary College of Louisiana vs East-West
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LACatholic life on campusEast-West UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Centenary College of Louisiana has the higher graduation rate: 56% against 16% at East-West.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Centenary College of Louisiana has the lower price after aid: $20,942 a year, against $29,284 at East-West.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Centenary College of Louisiana: $50,330, against $29,963 at East-West.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Shreveport, LA
Chicago, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
648
528
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
56%
Average SAT
1144
ACT middle 50%
20–25
Graduation rate
56%
16%
First-year retention
70%
37%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,624
$21,697
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,493
$19,168
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,831
$26,636
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,942
$29,284
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,412
$30,852
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,862
Median debt
$27,000
$26,986
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$50,330
$29,963
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.