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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 | Cleary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $22,279 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,279 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $27,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 67.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $312 |
Diversity |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 891 students)
CSU vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 191% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($22,279.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at Cleary College than Chicago State University ($22,279.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Cleary College ($6,446 vs. $27,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Cleary University ($13,800 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Cleary University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 88.1% larger than aid received Cleary University ($15,891 vs. $8,447)
CSU vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Cleary University (950) is 75 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Cleary College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- Cleary College has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Cleary 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 Cleary College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Chicago State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $16,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $38,300)
- Cleary University students graduate with a $1,023 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($30,227 vs. $31,250)
- Cleary College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($312 vs. $323)
- More Cleary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/