- Centenary University is a private school while The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Centenary University has more expensive tuition of $37,732 than TCNJ ($24,568).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than Centenary University (87.00%).
- TCNJ is larger with 7,629 students than Centenary University (1,498 students).
| Centenary University View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hackettstown, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
| Known as | TCNJ | |
| 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 |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,732 | Undergraduate | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $19,350 | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $25,742 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 87.00% | Acceptance Rate | 47.53% |
| 22.03% | Yield | 25.15% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,498 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 1,026 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 472 | Graduate | 590 |
| 185 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs |
| ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 66 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time |