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Overview |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,453 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $12,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $22,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $28,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $263 |
Diversity |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
IWU | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,453 students)
IWU vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Centenary University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,636.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than IWU ($22,838 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 18.9% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,554 vs. $12,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 45% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,415 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 157 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Centenary University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,600)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($249 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/