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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,498 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 3,496.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.9% higher at Centenary University than Fitchburg State University ($34,890.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Centenary University ($15,535 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 5.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,770 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 289% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,592 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 64 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Fitchburg State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($234 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/