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Overview |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $312 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,136 students)
Central State University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 397.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.8% higher at Lourdes University than Central State University ($25,750.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Lourdes University ($10,194 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,900 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 159.8% larger than aid received Central State University ($18,038 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 206 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Central State University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Lourdes University is higher than Central State University (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $27,200)
- Lourdes University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($30,250 vs. $39,000)
- Lourdes University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($312 vs. $403)
- More Lourdes University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/