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Overview |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $243 |
Diversity |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,237 students)
CSU vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 308.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Chicago State University ($31,250.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($6,446 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 36.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,100 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 87.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($29,753 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Graceland University Lamoni (961) is 86 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Chicago State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Graceland University Lamoni earn on average $2,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,300)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $7,706 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,544 vs. $31,250)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($243 vs. $323)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni 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/