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Overview |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $8,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $9,704 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $17,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $8,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $248 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Central State University | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Glenville State 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 Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,630 students)
Central State University vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Glenville State College?
- Glenville State College is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,044.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Glenville State College than Central State University ($9,704.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Glenville State College ($10,194 vs. $17,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 1.2% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,774 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glenville State College than Central State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glenville State College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,718 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Glenville State College (913) is 136 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Glenville State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Glenville State College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Glenville 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 Glenville State College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Glenville State College is higher than Central State University (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Glenville State College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $27,200)
- Glenville State College students graduate with a $14,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,025 vs. $39,000)
- Glenville State College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($248 vs. $403)
- More Glenville State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/