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Overview |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,444 students)
Centenary University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Notre Dame College?
- Centenary University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Centenary University than Notre Dame College ($34,890.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Centenary University ($20,151 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 10.4% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,568 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University as Notre Dame College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($27,592 vs. $24,299)
Centenary University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 30 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Centenary University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Notre Dame College (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,900)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/