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Overview |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $299 |
Diversity |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.8% higher at PVAMU than Central State University ($22,590.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than PVAMU ($10,194 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 13.5% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,605 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Central State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 102.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($14,071 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Prairie View A & M University (857) is 80 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming PVAMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Central State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Central State University (34% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $27,200)
- Prairie View A & M University students graduate with a $10,045 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($28,955 vs. $39,000)
- PVAMU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($299 vs. $403)
- More PVAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/