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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $263 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 17% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Centenary University than Graceland University Lamoni ($34,890.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Centenary University ($16,627 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 26.4% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,100 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 7.8% larger than aid received Centenary University ($29,753 vs. $27,592)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Graceland University Lamoni (961) is 32 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni or Centenary 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 Centenary University and Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Centenary University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,956 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,500)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($243 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/