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Overview |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $319 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 623 students)
Central State University vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.1% higher at Bethany College than Central State University ($30,720.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Bethany College ($10,194 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,900 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 332.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($30,005 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (907) is 130 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Central State University vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Central State University (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $27,200)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $8,116 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($30,884 vs. $39,000)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($319 vs. $403)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/