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Overview |
Central State University | CU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $224 |
Diversity |
Central State University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Central State University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,588 students)
Central State University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 386.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.2% higher at CU than Central State University ($25,200.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than CU ($10,194 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 21.2% lower than costs at Central State University ($8,990 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 219% larger than aid received Central State University ($22,145 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 212 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming CU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Central State University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or CU? 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 CU and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Central State University (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $27,200)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $17,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $39,000)
- CU graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($224 vs. $403)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/