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Overview |
Central State University | South College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Central State University | South College | ||
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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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $359 |
Diversity |
Central State University | South College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central State University | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or South College?
- South College is 217.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at South College than Central State University ($16,450.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than South College ($10,194 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 66.8% lower than costs at South College ($10,900 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than South College (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 87.9% larger than aid received Central State University ($13,048 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or Central State University .
Central State University vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or South 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 South College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at South College is higher than Central State University (25% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from South College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($29,200 vs. $27,200)
- South College students graduate with a $4,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($34,777 vs. $39,000)
- South College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($359 vs. $403)
- More South College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/