Rio Salado vs. Central State
Rio Salado ranked #-1 and Central State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Rio Salado College and Central State University 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 Rio Salado ($8,958).
- 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%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Rio Salado (31 to 1).
- Rio Salado (18,631 students) is larger than Central State (3,454 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central State ($3,604) has higher amount of financial aid than Rio Salado ($2,300).
- Central State's graduation rate (26%) is higher than Rio Salado (4%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 In-State
$8,958 out-of-state
$8,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,300
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
18,631 (All undergraduate)
7,527 Online Students
Graduation Rate
4% Graduation Rate
38% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
531 Staffs (full-time)
$64,170 Faculty Salary
$66,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

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
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