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Overview |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,160 students)
Centenary University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Coker?
- Centenary University is 13% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Centenary University than Coker College ($34,890.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Centenary University ($19,345 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 29.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($9,892 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Coker College ($27,592 vs. $25,519)
Centenary University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 31 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Coker (94.1%)
Centenary University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Coker? 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 Coker and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is the same as at Coker College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/