Central State vs Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Central State UniversityWilberforce, OHCatholic life on campusLouisiana State University-AlexandriaAlexandria, LACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Louisiana State University-Alexandria has the higher graduation rate: 34% against 23% at Central State.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Louisiana State University-Alexandria has the lower price after aid: $5,008 a year, against $19,581 at Central State.
- The average price after aid is lower at Louisiana State University-Alexandria: $7,065 a year, against $13,096 at Central State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Louisiana State University-Alexandria: $42,205, against $33,267 at Central State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Wilberforce, OH
Alexandria, LA
Setting
Rural
Rural
Students
3,454
5,330
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
99%
92%
Average SAT
1022
ACT middle 50%
17–22
Graduation rate
23%
34%
First-year retention
56%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,096
$7,065
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,581
$5,008
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,161
$5,075
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$8,773
$7,524
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$10,343
$10,794
Net price, over $110,000 income
$10,187
$11,941
Median debt
$30,739
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$33,267
$42,205
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.
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