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Overview |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- Centenary University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 686 students)
Centenary University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Paul Smith's College?
- Centenary University is 9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Centenary University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($34,890.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Paul Smith's College ($21,935 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 21.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,770 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($27,592 vs. $24,545)
Centenary University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Centenary University .
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Centenary University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Paul Smith's College 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/