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Overview |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 17% |
Students |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Neumann?
- Centenary University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Centenary University than Neumann University ($34,890.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Neumann ($21,935 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 30% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,770 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Neumann University ($27,592 vs. $25,623)
Centenary University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 24 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.23) as students at Neumann (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Centenary University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Centenary University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/