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Overview |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 10% |
Students |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Dominican College | ||
| 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,407 students)
Centenary University vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Dominican College?
- Centenary University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Centenary University than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($34,890.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Dominican College ($21,935 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 9.8% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,770 vs. $14,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University as Dominican College of Blauvelt (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($27,592 vs. $22,666)
Centenary University vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 50 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Dominican College (89%)
Centenary University vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Dominican College? 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 Dominican College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $1,900 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $49,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/