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Overview |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 793 students)
Centenary University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Centenary University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Centenary University than Southwestern Adventist University ($34,890.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Centenary University ($20,028 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 48.5% lower than costs at Centenary University ($8,600 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Southwestern Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 97.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($27,592 vs. $13,959)
Centenary University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 25 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Centenary University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/