Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Misericordia University Wilkes DeSales University Penn State William Paterson University of New Jersey FDU Mount Saint Mary College MBC FDU Montclair State University Rutgers University-Camden Immaculata University| Centenary University | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | marywood.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $36,430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Marywood than Centenary University ($36,430.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Marywood ($21,935 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 15.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,770 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Centenary University ($28,401 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 96 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Centenary University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Centenary University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,100)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/