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Cornell College Luther- Norse UIC Northeastern Illinois University Grinnell DePaul Loyola Mount Mercy College EIU Augustana Drake Creighton University| Chicago State University | Coe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Coe College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Coe College | ||
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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 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $290 |
Diversity |
CSU | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Coe 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 Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,264 students)
CSU vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Coe College?
- Coe College is 557.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 557.2% higher at Coe College than Chicago State University ($50,314.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Coe College ($6,446 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 26.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,920 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 171.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($43,143 vs. $15,891)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 251 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Coe 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 Coe College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Chicago State University (69% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $9,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $38,300)
- Coe College students graduate with a $3,145 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($28,105 vs. $31,250)
- Coe College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($290 vs. $323)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/