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Overview |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,454 | 4,134 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | osuokc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,404 | $3,119 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,404 | $8,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $5,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,821 | $5,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,318 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 56% |
Admission |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,291 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,514 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $155 |
Diversity |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | OSU-Oklahoma City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (4,134 students vs. 3,454 students)
Central State University vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or OSU-Oklahoma City?
- Central State University is 73.3% more expensive to attend than OSU-Oklahoma City for in-state tuition ($5,404.00 vs. $3,119.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at OSU-Oklahoma City than Central State University ($8,904.00 vs. $7,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City than Central State University ($5,347 vs. $14,821)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City are 105.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($5,534 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (86% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students is 8% larger than aid received Central State University ($6,822 vs. $6,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or OSU-Oklahoma City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU-Oklahoma City or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Central State University students have at the same average high school GPA (2.8) as students at OSU-Oklahoma City (2.8)
Central State University vs. OSU-Oklahoma City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or OSU-Oklahoma City? 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 OSU-Oklahoma City and Central State University.
- Graduates from Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn on average $10,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $27,200)
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City students graduate with a $24,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $39,000)
- OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are paying $248 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($155 vs. $403)
- More OSU-Oklahoma City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/