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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 3,454 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $7,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $14,821 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $6,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 3,291 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 1,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 770/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $403 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 3,454 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Central State University?
- Central State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,404.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Central State University than Southern University and A & M College ($7,404.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Southern University and A & M College ($14,821 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 21.6% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,366 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College as Central State University (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,112 vs. $6,318)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 134 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Central State University (46%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (24% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $27,200)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($30,750 vs. $39,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($317 vs. $403)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/