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Overview |
Central State University | AU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Central State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,363 students)
Central State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or AU?
- Averett University is 627.2% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 424.5% higher at AU than Central State University ($37,640.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than AU ($10,194 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,900 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 278% larger than aid received Central State University ($26,246 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 136 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than AU (76%)
Central State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or AU? 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 AU and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Central State University (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $27,200)
- Averett University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $39,000)
- AU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($258 vs. $403)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/