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Overview |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $111 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 15% |
Students |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | - | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or TESC?
- Centenary University is 373.3% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.1% higher at Centenary University than Thomas Edison State College ($34,890.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 150.2% lower than costs at Centenary University ($5,103 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($27,592 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Centenary University .
Centenary University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or TESC? 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 TESC and Centenary University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $49,600)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($111 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC 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/