Central State vs. Bluefield State
Central State ranked #-1 and Bluefield State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Bluefield State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Bluefield State's tuition ($18,376) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- Bluefield State's acceptance rate (97.23%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- Bluefield State has higher yield (32.78%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 975.
- Bluefield State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Central State (16 to 1).
- Central State (2,708 students) is larger than Bluefield State (1,141 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bluefield State ($10,063) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- Bluefield State's graduation rate (37%) 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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,648 In-State
$18,376 out-of-state
$18,376 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,063
Test Scores
975 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
97.23% Acceptance Rate
32.78% Yield
Enrollment
1,117 Undergraduate
24 Graduate
310 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
60 Faculties (full-time)
177 Staffs (full-time)
$66,139 Faculty Salary
$55,519 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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