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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Athens State University | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Athens State University | 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 | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $323 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,317 students)
Athens State University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or CSU?
- Chicago State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Athens State University ($7,656.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Athens State University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,300)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $12,716 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,534 vs. $31,250)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($191 vs. $323)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/