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Overview |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $202 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or SUNY Canton?
- Centenary University is 393.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.4% higher at Centenary University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($34,890.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Centenary University ($14,049 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 16% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,770 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 173.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($27,592 vs. $10,081)
Centenary University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Centenary University .
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SUNY Canton (94.9%)
Centenary University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $11,200 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($202 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/