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Overview |
GSU | Central State University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $403 |
Diversity |
GSU | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Central State University?
- Governors State University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at GSU than Central State University ($15,024.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Central State University ($9,833 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,900 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($11,987 vs. $6,943)
GSU vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 134 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming GSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Central State University? 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 Central State University and GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $27,200)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $39,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($178 vs. $403)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/