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Overview |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 17% |
Students |
AIC | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
AIC | 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
- American International College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,498 students)
AIC vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Centenary University?
- American International College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at AIC than Centenary University ($40,550.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Centenary University ($18,317 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 18.5% lower than costs at American International College ($12,770 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Centenary University ($35,061 vs. $27,592)
AIC vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 42 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC 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 AIC.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than American International College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,200 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/