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Overview |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $237 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Blue Ash | ||
| 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
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Blue Ash?
- UC Blue Ash College is 17% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,054.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Blue Ash than Central State University ($14,852.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Blue Ash ($10,194 vs. $12,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 17.9% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($10,900 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than UC Blue Ash College (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 23.4% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($6,943 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Blue Ash students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.91) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Central State University.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $27,200)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $39,000)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($237 vs. $403)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/