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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 | Bismarck State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | BSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 70% |
Admission |
CSU | BSC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $114 |
Diversity |
CSU | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | BSC | ||
| 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
- Bismarck State College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,771 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or BSC?
- Chicago State University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at CSU than Bismarck State College ($7,656.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than BSC ($6,446 vs. $11,309)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 76.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,830 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Bismarck State College (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 274.9% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($15,891 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or CSU .
CSU vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or BSC? 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 BSC and CSU.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $10,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,300)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $20,209 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($11,041 vs. $31,250)
- BSC graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($114 vs. $323)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/