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Overview |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $240 |
Diversity |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,785 students)
Central State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at WVSU than Central State University ($13,810.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than WVSU ($10,194 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 12.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,900 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($9,482 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 150 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Central State University (25% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $27,200)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $39,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($240 vs. $403)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/