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Overview |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 315 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longy.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,500 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,500 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,524 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,776 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 56% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Longy | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 315 students)
Longy vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longy or Centenary University?
- Longy School of Music is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($49,500.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Longy than Centenary University ($49,500.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Longy ($21,935 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 6.4% lower than costs at Centenary University ($12,000 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 15.2% larger than aid received Centenary University ($31,776 vs. $27,592)
Longy vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longy or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Longy .
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Longy (89%)
Longy vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longy 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 Longy.
- Centenary University students graduate with a $694 lower median federal student loan debt than Longy graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,194)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Longy graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/