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Overview |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 12% |
Students |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or FDU?
- Centenary University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Centenary University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($34,890.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Centenary University ($16,030 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 22.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,770 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 8.9% larger than aid received Centenary University ($30,059 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 66 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than FDU (84.1%)
Centenary University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or FDU? 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 FDU and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/