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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 17% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centenary University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,147 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 12% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Centenary University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($34,890.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Centenary University ($17,358 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 12.5% lower than costs at Centenary University ($11,350 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($27,592 vs. $26,438)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 23 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Centenary University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,300)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,999)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/