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Overview |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 900/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Kean?
- Centenary University is 224.3% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Centenary University than Kean University ($34,890.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Centenary University ($10,747 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 16.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,770 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 110.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($27,592 vs. $13,123)
Centenary University vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 1 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Kean (82.6%)
Centenary University vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Kean? 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 Kean and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is the same as at Kean University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Kean graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/