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Overview |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Centenary University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,332 students)
Centenary University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Stritch?
- Centenary University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Centenary University than Cardinal Stritch University ($34,890.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Centenary University ($20,002 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 43.5% lower than costs at Centenary University ($8,900 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Centenary University ($28,670 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 99 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Stritch (92.6%)
Centenary University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Centenary University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $49,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/