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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Centenary University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Longwood University?
- Centenary University is 298.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Centenary University than Longwood University ($34,890.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Centenary University ($21,772 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 12.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,770 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 167.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($27,592 vs. $10,332)
Centenary University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 56 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Centenary University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Centenary University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/