Central State vs. Lander
Central State ranked #-1 and Lander ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Lander University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Lander's tuition ($21,300) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- Lander's acceptance rate (81.31%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- Lander has higher yield (22.71%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Lander (18 to 1).
- Lander (4,378 students) is larger than Central State (2,708 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lander ($11,998) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- Lander's graduation rate (50%) 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
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,700 In-State
$21,300 out-of-state
$21,300 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,998
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
81.31% Acceptance Rate
22.71% Yield
Enrollment
3,776 Undergraduate
602 Graduate
1,004 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
163 Faculties (full-time)
465 Staffs (full-time)
$67,750 Faculty Salary
$54,929 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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