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Overview |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $256 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,199 students)
Central State University vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Malone University?
- Malone University is 549.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.2% higher at Malone University than Central State University ($33,595.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Malone University ($10,194 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Malone University are 0.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,800 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Malone University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 256.4% larger than aid received Central State University ($24,747 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Malone University (1029) is 252 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Malone University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Malone University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Malone University (77.6%)
Central State University vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Malone University? 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 Malone University and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Malone University is higher than Central State University (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Malone University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $27,200)
- Malone University students graduate with a $14,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,819 vs. $39,000)
- Malone University graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($256 vs. $403)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/