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Overview |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $327 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,596 students)
Central State University vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 499.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.1% higher at Alverno College than Central State University ($31,008.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Alverno College ($10,194 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 26.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($8,620 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 257.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($24,833 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 133 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Central State University (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $27,200)
- Alverno College students graduate with a $7,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($31,693 vs. $39,000)
- Alverno College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($327 vs. $403)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/