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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | East West University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | East-West University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 529 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | eastwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | East-West University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $22,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | East-West University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | East-West University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | East-West University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $251 |
Diversity |
CSU | East-West University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | East-West University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | East-West University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 529 students)
CSU vs. East-West University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or East-West University?
- East West University is 188% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($22,050.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188% higher at East-West University than Chicago State University ($22,050.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than East-West University ($6,446 vs. $19,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 53.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,991 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East West University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 59.9% larger than aid received East West University ($15,891 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or East-West University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East-West University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at East-West University (2.67)
CSU vs. East-West University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or East-West University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between East-West University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than East West University (21% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,332 vs. $31,250)
- East-West University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($251 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/