Central State vs. CPTC
Central State ranked #-1 and CPTC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Clover Park Technical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Central State's tuition ($10,058) is more expensive than CPTC ($6,634).
- Central State's acceptance rate (98.61%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- Central State has higher yield (19.38%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than CPTC (20 to 1).
- CPTC (3,408 students) is larger than Central State (2,708 students) with more enrolled students.
- CPTC ($8,348) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- CPTC's graduation rate (43%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$6,634
Financial Aid
$8,348
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
3,408 (All undergraduate)
407 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
114 Faculties (full-time)
240 Staffs (full-time)
$75,872 Faculty Salary
$80,775 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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