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Overview |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $230 |
Diversity |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 394 students)
Central State University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 289.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at FWBBC than Central State University ($20,170.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than FWBBC ($10,194 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 33.4% lower than costs at Central State University ($8,170 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Central State University ($13,736 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Central State University (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $27,200)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $16,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $39,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($230 vs. $403)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/