Central State University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Central State University in Wilberforce, OH with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Central State University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,708 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central State University is located in Wilberforce, OH (Rural Fringe setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Central State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central State University 16:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 11.3% lower than at Central State University ($10,664 vs. $12,026).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at Central State University (about $6,340 more per year; $16,398 vs. $10,058).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Central State University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (99% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 88.9% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($18,654 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Central State University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.4% at Central State University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.