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Overview |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 17% |
Students |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,498 students)
MidlandU vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Centenary University?
- Midland University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at MidlandU than Centenary University ($37,500.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than MidlandU ($21,935 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 26.9% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,066 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 2% larger than aid received Midland University ($27,592 vs. $27,057)
MidlandU vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 33 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Midland University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $6,700 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,900)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/