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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison USC Aiken| Armstrong State University | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | CSU | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
AASU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $323 |
Diversity |
AASU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
AASU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
AASU | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 2,317 students)
AASU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 93.1% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at AASU than Chicago State University ($14,426.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than AASU ($6,446 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 35.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,176 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Armstrong State University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 128.3% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($15,891 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 122 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming AASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU (3.18)
AASU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or CSU? 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 CSU and AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than Chicago State University (32% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,300)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $31,250)
- AASU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($219 vs. $323)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/