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Overview |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $275 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,167 students)
Centenary University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Guilford College than Centenary University ($40,400.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Guilford College ($21,935 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 1% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,770 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University as Guilford College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Centenary University ($30,922 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Centenary University .
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
Centenary University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Centenary University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,635)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($263 vs. $275)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/