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Overview |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,444 students)
Central State University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 503.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.5% higher at Notre Dame College than Central State University ($31,250.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Notre Dame College ($10,194 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,900 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 250% larger than aid received Central State University ($24,299 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame College (899) is 122 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Notre Dame College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Central State University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Central State University (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $27,200)
- Notre Dame College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Notre Dame College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/