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Overview |
Central State University | CBC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
Central State University | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $108 |
Diversity |
Central State University | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Central State University | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or CBC?
- Columbia Basin College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,319.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Central State University than Columbia Basin College ($7,176.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than CBC ($10,194 vs. $11,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 9.2% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,980 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Columbia Basin College (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia Basin College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,040 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Central State University .
Central State University vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or CBC? 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 CBC and Central State University.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $27,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $28,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($10,500 vs. $39,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $295 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($108 vs. $403)
- More CBC 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/