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Overview |
UB | Central State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
UB | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $403 |
Diversity |
UB | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Central State University?
- University of Baltimore is 41% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.1% higher at UB than Central State University ($20,746.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than UB ($10,194 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 77.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,900 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than University of Baltimore (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 8.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,544 vs. $6,943)
UB vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 195 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming UB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Central State University (88.8%)
UB vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $33,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $27,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $39,000)
- UB graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($222 vs. $403)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/