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Overview |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Ship?
- Centenary University is 264.6% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.2% higher at Centenary University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,890.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Centenary University ($21,462 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 10.7% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,538 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 263.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,592 vs. $7,593)
Centenary University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 50 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Centenary University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.23) as students at Ship (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Ship (87.8%)
Centenary University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Ship? 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 Ship and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Centenary University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/