Centra vs Herzing University-Tampa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Centra CollegeLynchburg, VACatholic life on campusHerzing University-TampaTampa, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Centra: $60,122, against $36,909 at Herzing University-Tampa.
- Median debt is lower at Centra: $15,250, against $21,500 at Herzing University-Tampa.
- Centra admits 100% of applicants, and Herzing University-Tampa admits 90%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Tampa, FL
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
212
237
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.
Admission rate
100%
90%
Graduation rate
100%
First-year retention
100%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,421
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,666
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,696
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,556
Median debt
$15,250
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,122
$36,909
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.