Central State vs. Howard Payne
Central State ranked #-1 and Howard Payne ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Howard Payne University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Howard Payne's tuition ($33,402) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than Howard Payne (67.69%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than Howard Payne (24.33%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 960.
- Howard Payne's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Howard Payne (833 students) with more enrolled students.
- Howard Payne ($18,603) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Howard Payne's graduation rate (31%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$33,402
Financial Aid
$18,603
Test Scores
960 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
67.69% Acceptance Rate
24.33% Yield
Enrollment
768 Undergraduate
65 Graduate
78 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
49% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
52 Faculties (full-time)
182 Staffs (full-time)
$53,070 Faculty Salary
$42,694 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,900 annual charge
-701 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,174 annual charge
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