Central State vs. UPRM
Central State ranked #-1 and UPRM ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Central State's tuition ($9,824) is more expensive than UPRM ($5,274).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than UPRM (52.17%).
- UPRM has higher yield (81.58%) than Central State (37.91%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than UPRM (19 to 1).
- UPRM (10,716 students) is larger than Central State (3,454 students) with more enrolled students.
- UPRM ($6,010) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- UPRM's graduation rate (47%) 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
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,274
Financial Aid
$6,010
Test Scores
Admission
52.17% Acceptance Rate
81.58% Yield
Enrollment
9,855 Undergraduate
861 Graduate
114 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
447 Faculties (full-time)
2,059 Staffs (full-time)
$76,495 Faculty Salary
$35,315 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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