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Overview |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 770/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $403 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 30% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Central State University?
- Central State University is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Macon State than Central State University ($8,411.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 61.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($6,750 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Macon State College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($6,943 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Macon State College (24% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/