Central State vs. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Central State ranked #-1 and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central State's tuition ($9,824) is more expensive than Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ($6,238).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (85.38%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (22.52%).
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (647 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ($5,868) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's graduation rate (39%) 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

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Private, 4 years • Arecibo, PR #PR in Puerto Rico more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,238
Financial Aid
$5,868
Test Scores
Admission
85.38% Acceptance Rate
22.52% Yield
Enrollment
321 Undergraduate
326 Graduate
43 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Faculties (full-time)
47 Staffs (full-time)
$36,709 Faculty Salary
$30,030 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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