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Overview |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,821 students)
CSU vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 400.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.5% higher at Adrian College than Chicago State University ($38,321.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Adrian College ($6,446 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Adrian College are 6.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,980 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 98.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($31,555 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 133 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Adrian College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Adrian College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $1,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,300)
- Adrian College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Adrian College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/