Central State vs. SMC
Central State ranked #-1 and SMC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Spartanburg Methodist College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SMC's tuition ($19,350) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than SMC (81.40%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than SMC (28.41%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than SMC (1,029 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMC ($14,775) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- SMC's graduation rate (38%) 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
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$19,350
Financial Aid
$14,775
Test Scores
Admission
81.40% Acceptance Rate
28.41% Yield
Enrollment
1,029 (All undergraduate)
166 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
153 Staffs (full-time)
$50,989 Faculty Salary
$49,338 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-601 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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