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Overview |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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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 | 2.86 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $221 |
Diversity |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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
- Central State University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,615 students)
Central State University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 117.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at University of Northwestern Ohio than Central State University ($11,250.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($10,194 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 55.7% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,000 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than University of Northwestern Ohio (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 5.5% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($6,943 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman University of Northwestern Ohio students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (2.86) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 University of Northwestern Ohio and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Northwestern Ohio is higher than Central State University (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Northwestern Ohio earn on average $13,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $27,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $17,602 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,398 vs. $39,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($221 vs. $403)
- More University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/