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Overview |
WSC | Central State University | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
WSC | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WSC | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $403 |
Diversity |
WSC | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSC | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WSC | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or Central State University?
- Wayne State College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Central State University than Wayne State College ($7,176.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than WSC ($10,194 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 22.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($8,870 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Central State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,838 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC 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 WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Central State University (2.8)
WSC vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Central State University (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $27,200)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $18,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $39,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($207 vs. $403)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/