Centra vs Chamberlain University-Missouri
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Centra CollegeLynchburg, VACatholic life on campusChamberlain University-MissouriSt. Louis, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Chamberlain University-Missouri: $92,405, against $60,122 at Centra.
- Median debt is lower at Centra: $15,250, against $20,919 at Chamberlain University-Missouri.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Lynchburg, VA
St. Louis, MO
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
212
328
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
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.
Admission rate
100%
100%
Graduation rate
100%
100%
First-year retention
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,716
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$28,131
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$27,604
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$38,999
Median debt
$15,250
$20,919
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,122
$92,405
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.