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Overview |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
WestConn | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,498 students)
WestConn vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 439.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Centenary University than Western Connecticut State University ($34,890.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Centenary University ($15,862 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 14.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,770 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 204.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,592 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $2,200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/