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Overview |
Central State University | OC | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
Central State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $124 |
Diversity |
Central State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Central State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | OC | ||
| 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
- Central State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 4,905 students)
Central State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or OC?
- Central State University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($5,176.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at OC than Central State University ($9,465.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than OC ($10,194 vs. $11,629)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 3.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,500 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Olympic College (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Olympic College ($6,943 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Central State University .
Central State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or OC? 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 OC and Central State University.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $27,200)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $27,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $39,000)
- OC graduates are paying $279 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($124 vs. $403)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/