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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 91% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 770/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $403 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,434 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Central State University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Purdue North Central than Central State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Central State University ($7,832 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 47.7% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,380 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (91% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 3.2% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,168 vs. $6,943)
Purdue North Central vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 166 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (24% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $14,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $27,200)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $14,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $39,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($256 vs. $403)
- More Purdue North Central 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/