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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 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 |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 17% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 130.3% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Centenary University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($34,890.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Centenary University ($18,923 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 17.2% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,770 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 252.7% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($27,592 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 81 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UNH Manchester vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Centenary University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $3,700 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/