Central State vs. Benedict
The following statements compare Central State University and Benedict College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Benedict's tuition ($18,000) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Benedict's acceptance rate (67.78%) is lower than Central State (88.83%).
- Central State has higher yield (18.12%) than Benedict (8.72%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 900.
- Benedict's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Central State (21 to 1).
- Central State (5,434 students) is larger than Benedict (1,840 students) with more enrolled students.
- Benedict ($12,476) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($2,415).
- Central State's graduation rate (25%) is higher than Benedict (19%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,415
Test Scores
Admission
88.83% Acceptance Rate
18.12% Yield
Enrollment
5,406 Undergraduate
28 Graduate
3,990 Online Students
Graduation Rate
25% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
41% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
103 Faculties (full-time)
375 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,824 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,076 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$18,000
Financial Aid
$12,476
Test Scores
900 SAT
Admission
67.78% Acceptance Rate
8.72% Yield
Enrollment
1,796 Undergraduate
44 Graduate
114 Online Students
Graduation Rate
19% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
256 Staffs (full-time)
$59,954 Faculty Salary
$46,445 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,691 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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