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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn William Paterson University of New Jersey RIC FDU Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC Mount Saint Mary College| Eastern Connecticut State University | Centenary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 17% |
Students |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Centenary University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,498 students)
ECSU vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 439.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.5% higher at Centenary University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,890.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Centenary University ($18,628 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 26.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,770 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 151% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,592 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Centenary University? 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 Centenary University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is the same as at Centenary University (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/