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Overview |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,498 students)
UMES vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 518.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Centenary University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($34,890.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Centenary University ($12,020 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 20.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,636 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 117.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($27,592 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at Centenary University (929) is 95 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Centenary University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at UMES (3.07)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,400)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/