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Overview |
Centenary University | SU | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Centenary University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 13% |
Students |
Centenary University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or SU?
- Centenary University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Centenary University than Shenandoah University ($34,890.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than SU ($21,935 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 13.7% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,230 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,592 vs. $23,467)
Centenary University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 76 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Centenary University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or SU? 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 SU and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $1,300 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/