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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $403 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Central State University?
- Central State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Central State University than Grambling State University ($7,176.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than GSU- Grambling ($10,194 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,900 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Central State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,442 vs. $6,943)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Grambling State University (871) is 94 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming GSU- Grambling students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or Central State 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 Central State University and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Central State University (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Grambling State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $27,200)
- Grambling State University students graduate with a $1,003 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($37,997 vs. $39,000)
- GSU- Grambling graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($392 vs. $403)
- More GSU- Grambling graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/