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Overview |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 17% |
Students |
Post University | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Post University | 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
- Post University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 1,498 students)
Post University vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 127.9% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at Centenary University than Post University ($34,890.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Centenary University ($18,307 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 10.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,600 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Post University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 207.7% larger than aid received Post University ($27,592 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 36 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Post University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,300)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/