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Overview |
Central State University | MBC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central State University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Central State University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,957 students)
Central State University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 510.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.5% higher at MBC than Central State University ($31,611.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than MBC ($10,194 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 5.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,320 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 251.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($24,389 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 232 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming MBC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or MBC? 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 MBC and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Central State University (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $27,200)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/