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Overview |
GSC | Central State University | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
GSC | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSC | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $403 |
Diversity |
GSC | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
GSC | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GSC | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Central State University?
- Granite State College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at GSC than Central State University ($8,880.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than GSC ($10,194 vs. $11,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 10.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,828 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Granite State College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($6,943 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC 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 GSC .
GSC vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Central State University (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $27,200)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $24,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $39,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $255 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($148 vs. $403)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/