Central State vs. Beacon
Central State ranked #-1 and Beacon ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Beacon College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Beacon's tuition ($51,680) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- Beacon's acceptance rate (43.47%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- Beacon has higher yield (38.57%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Beacon's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Central State (16 to 1).
- Central State (2,708 students) is larger than Beacon (531 students) with more enrolled students.
- Beacon ($24,107) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- Beacon's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Central State (23%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,058 In-State
$10,058 out-of-state
$10,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,074
Test Scores
Admission
98.61% Acceptance Rate
19.38% Yield
Enrollment
2,665 Undergraduate
43 Graduate
1,085 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$69,281 Faculty Salary
$60,996 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$51,680
Financial Aid
$24,107
Test Scores
Admission
43.47% Acceptance Rate
38.57% Yield
Enrollment
531 (All undergraduate)
25 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
38 Faculties (full-time)
163 Staffs (full-time)
$56,104 Faculty Salary
$67,797 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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