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Overview |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Centenary University ($37,896.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,935 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 46.9% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,770 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($27,592 vs. $25,979)
Centenary University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Centenary University .
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Centenary University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Centenary University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,100)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,900)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/