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Overview |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 5% |
Students |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or MBC?
- Centenary University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Centenary University than Mary Baldwin College ($34,890.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Centenary University ($18,746 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 23.7% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,320 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($27,592 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 80 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
Centenary University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or MBC? 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 MBC and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is the same as at Mary Baldwin College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $11,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/