Central State vs. Rio Grande
Both Central State University and University of Rio Grande are 4 years schools located in Ohio. The following statements compare Central State University and University of Rio Grande with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande's tuition ($20,560) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than Central State (46.00%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than Central State (37.91%).
- Rio Grande's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Rio Grande (2,168 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande ($8,002) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Rio Grande's graduation rate (32%) 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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,560
Financial Aid
$8,002
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
2,030 Undergraduate
138 Graduate
203 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
193 Staffs (full-time)
$53,574 Faculty Salary
$43,012 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-515 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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