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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 | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
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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 | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $98 |
Diversity |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Great Basin College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,197 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Great Basin College?
- Chicago State University is 112.2% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Great Basin College than Chicago State University ($12,872.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Great Basin College ($6,446 vs. $7,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 130% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($6,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Great Basin College (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 170.9% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($15,891 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or CSU .
CSU vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Great Basin College (21% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $31,250)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($98 vs. $323)
- More Great Basin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/