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Overview |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $245 |
Diversity |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 650 students)
Central State University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 477.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.4% higher at D&E College than Central State University ($29,880.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than D&E College ($10,194 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 7.7% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,125 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 261.8% larger than aid received Central State University ($25,119 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 151 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Central State University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or D&E 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 D&E College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Central State University (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $27,200)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $15,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $39,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($245 vs. $403)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/