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Overview |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $273 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 5% |
Students |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,420 students)
Centenary University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at CHC than Centenary University ($38,950.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than CHC ($21,935 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 6.4% lower than costs at Centenary University ($12,000 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Centenary University ($29,288 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 37 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Centenary University (96.5%)
Centenary University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or CHC? 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 CHC and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,300)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,481)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/