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Overview |
Central State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Central State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $236 |
Diversity |
Central State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Central State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at NSC than Central State University ($19,289.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than NSC ($10,194 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 0.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,830 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central State University as Nevada State College (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($6,943 vs. $6,696)
Central State University vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Central State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than NSC (82.5%)
Central State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Nevada State College (24% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $16,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $39,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($236 vs. $403)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/