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Overview |
UB | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 1,453 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $12,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $22,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $28,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 1,294 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 1,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 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 |
UB | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
UB | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
UB | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UB | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (3,101 students vs. 1,453 students)
UB vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 392.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Centenary University than University of Baltimore ($36,636.00 vs. $21,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Centenary University ($17,253 vs. $22,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 54.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,552 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than University of Baltimore (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 221.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($28,415 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 43 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at UB (2.89)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,000 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/