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Overview |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $167 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Centenary University is 393.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Centenary University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($34,890.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Centenary University ($12,329 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 10.8% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,530 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 156.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($27,592 vs. $10,768)
Centenary University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 66 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SUNY College at Old Westbury (92.1%)
Centenary University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($167 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/