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Overview |
Central State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Central State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $171 |
Diversity |
Central State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at DSC than Central State University ($16,836.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than DSC ($10,194 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 47.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,384 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Central State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 0% larger than aid received Central State University ($6,946 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Central State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $12,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $27,200)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $22,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $39,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $232 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($171 vs. $403)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/