- Centenary University is a private school while Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Centenary University has more expensive tuition of $37,732 than Rutgers-Newark ($35,348).
- Rutgers-Newark has tighter acceptance rate of 64.24% than Centenary University (87.00%).
- Rutgers-Newark is larger with 11,017 students than Centenary University (1,498 students).
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| #9 in New Jersey | Rankings | #134 in National Universities #15 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hackettstown, NJ | Location | Newark, NJ |
| Known as | Rutgers-Newark | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,732 | Undergraduate | $16,586 New Jersey residents $35,348 out-of-state |
| $19,350 | Graduate | $22,329 New Jersey residents $36,225 out-of-state |
| $25,742 | Financial Aid | $12,525 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| 87.00% | Acceptance Rate | 64.24% |
| 22.03% | Yield | 15.35% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,498 | Total Students | 11,017 |
| 1,026 | Undergraduate | 7,511 |
| 472 | Graduate | 3,506 |
| 185 | Online Enrollment | 946 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) $9,095 average annual costs |
| ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 66 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 587 Full-time 303 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,618 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time | Average Salary | $130,426 for Faculties $75,799 Part-time |