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Overview |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,299 students)
Central State University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 716.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 488.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Central State University ($42,260.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Wittenberg University ($10,194 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,900 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 370% larger than aid received Central State University ($32,632 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Central State University (71% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $27,200)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Wittenberg University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/