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Overview |
Central State University | W&J | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central State University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central State University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,151 students)
Central State University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 858.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 591.4% higher at W&J than Central State University ($49,612.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than W&J ($10,194 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 24.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,900 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 461.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($38,963 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than W&J (88.1%)
Central State University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or W&J? 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 W&J and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Central State University (74% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $29,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $27,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/