Central State vs. USM
Central State ranked #-1 and USM ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and University System of Maryland-Research Centers 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 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%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than Central State (3,454 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central State ($3,604) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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

University System of Maryland-Research Centers
Public, 4 years • Baltimore, MD #MD in Maryland more rivalsOffered Degrees
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
57 Faculties (full-time)
232 Staffs (full-time)
$86,117 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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