Chicago State University Comparison

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Overview

CSU
Location Chicago, IL
Setting Large City
Enrollment 2,317
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #870
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website csu.edu
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Costs

CSU
Tuition (In State) $7,656
Tuition (Out of State) $7,656
Room & Board $13,800
Avg Net Price $6,446
Avg Grant Aid $15,891
% Receiving Grant Aid 93%

Admission

CSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,404
Admitted 3,592
Acceptance Rate 48.5%
Enrolled % 4.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.18
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 15/19
SAT Range 750/963
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

CSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (31%)
  • Business (13%)
  • Psychology (13%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Education (7%)

Outcomes

CSU
Graduation Rate 21%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $38,300
Making Student Loan Payments 25%
Median Student Loan Debt $31,250
Median Loan Payment $323

Diversity

CSU
% Men 33%
% Women 67%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 3%
% Black 75%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 0%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 12%

Students

CSU
% In-State 77%
% Out-of-State 20%

Campus

CSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/