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Overview |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,552 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,838 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,415 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,294 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 1,251 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $287 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 9% |
Students |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,453 students)
Centenary University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Walsh College?
- Centenary University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Centenary University than Walsh University ($36,636.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Centenary University ($21,009 vs. $22,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 6.3% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,810 vs. $12,552)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University as Walsh University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Walsh University ($28,415 vs. $25,120)
Centenary University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Centenary University .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Centenary University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Centenary University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $2,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,833)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($263 vs. $287)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/