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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 1,498 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Centenary University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($34,890.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Centenary University ($19,700 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,770 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 174.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($27,592 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 96 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UMass Dartmouth (95.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $600 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,000)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,760)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/