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Overview |
Central State University | Union | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Union | ||
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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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $191 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Union | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Central State University | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 787 students)
Central State University vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Union?
- Union Institute & University is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($16,841.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Union than Central State University ($16,841.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Union ($10,194 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($10,900 vs. $11,508)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($6,943 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or Central State University .
Central State University vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Union? 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 Union and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Union Institute & University (24% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $27,200)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $20,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($18,495 vs. $39,000)
- Union graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($191 vs. $403)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/