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Overview |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,454 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,404 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,404 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,821 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,318 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,291 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,514 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $165 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (5,136 students vs. 3,454 students)
Central State University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 84.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $5,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at Vermont Tech than Central State University ($19,992.00 vs. $7,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Vermont Tech ($14,821 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 13.2% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($11,390 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Central State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 89.9% larger than aid received Central State University ($12,000 vs. $6,318)
Central State University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Central State University (46%)
Central State University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Central State University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $27,200)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $22,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $39,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($165 vs. $403)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/