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Overview |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lawton, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cameron.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,025 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $6,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $9,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU | Cameron 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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Cameron University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Cameron University | ||
| 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
- Cameron University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Cameron University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Cameron University?
- Chicago State University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Cameron University than Chicago State University ($14,445.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Cameron University ($6,446 vs. $9,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 119.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($6,280 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Cameron University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 101% larger than aid received Cameron University ($15,891 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Cameron University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cameron University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Cameron University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Cameron 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 Cameron University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Cameron University (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,250)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($193 vs. $323)
- More Cameron University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/