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Overview |
TU | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $263 |
Diversity |
TU | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
TU | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
TU | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,498 students)
TU vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 382% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Centenary University than Towson University ($34,890.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Centenary University ($14,443 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 6.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,770 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 141.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($27,592 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 152 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Centenary University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,500)
- TU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/