Central State vs. Lakewood
Both Central State University and Lakewood University are 4 years schools located in Ohio. The following statements compare Central State University and Lakewood University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Lakewood's tuition ($10,479) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- 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%).
- Lakewood's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Central State (16 to 1).
- Central State (2,708 students) is larger than Lakewood (103 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lakewood ($7,325) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,479
Financial Aid
$7,325
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
103 (All undergraduate)
103 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Staffs (full-time)
$61,310 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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