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Overview |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Centenary University than Anderson University ($34,890.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Centenary University ($21,459 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 11.8% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,420 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,592 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 121 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Centenary University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/