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Overview |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $196 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,306 students)
Central State University vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Bluefield State College than Central State University ($16,030.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Bluefield State College ($10,194 vs. $11,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 6.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,200 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than Central State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,160 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield State College (934) is 157 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Bluefield State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Bluefield State College (24% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Bluefield State College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($31,800 vs. $27,200)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $20,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $39,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($196 vs. $403)
- More Bluefield State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/