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Overview |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $219 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or RIC?
- Centenary University is 268% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Centenary University than Rhode Island College ($34,890.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Centenary University ($11,014 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,770 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 266.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($27,592 vs. $7,537)
Centenary University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 16 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
Centenary University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or RIC? 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 RIC and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Rhode Island College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $7,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/