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Overview |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 623 students)
Centenary University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Centenary University is 138.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Centenary University than Penn State Schuylkill ($34,890.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Centenary University ($17,252 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 67.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($7,644 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Penn State Schuylkill (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 117.9% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($27,592 vs. $12,665)
Centenary University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 9 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Centenary University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $5,700 more per year than Centenary University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/