Central State vs. South Texas
Central State ranked #-1 and South Texas ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and South Texas 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 South Texas ($7,620).
- 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 South Texas (22 to 1).
- South Texas (27,431 students) is larger than Central State (2,708 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central State ($7,074) has higher amount of financial aid than South Texas ($5,283).
- South Texas's graduation rate (27%) 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
$5,220 In-State
$7,620 out-of-state
$7,620 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,283
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
27,431 (All undergraduate)
6,291 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
564 Faculties (full-time)
1,635 Staffs (full-time)
$69,310 Faculty Salary
$54,465 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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