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Overview |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $237 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,947 students)
Central State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Parkside than Central State University ($14,568.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Central State University ($8,510 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 36.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,966 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 2.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,098 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 193 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Central State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Central State University (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $13,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $27,200)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $16,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $39,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($237 vs. $403)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/