- Centenary University is a private school while William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Centenary University has more expensive tuition of $37,732 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Centenary University has tighter acceptance rate of 87.00% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than Centenary University (1,498 students).
| Centenary University View More Rivals | William Paterson University of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hackettstown, NJ | Location | Wayne, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,732 | Undergraduate | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $19,350 | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $25,742 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 87.00% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 22.03% | Yield | 17.96% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,498 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 1,026 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 472 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 185 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 66 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |