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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 | Hamilton Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 75 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | hamiltontechcollege.com | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $14,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
CSU | Hamilton Technical 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 | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $98 |
Diversity |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Hamilton Technical College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 75 students)
CSU vs. Hamilton Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Hamilton Technical College?
- Hamilton Technical College is 92% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Hamilton Technical College than Chicago State University ($14,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Hamilton Technical College ($6,446 vs. $18,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton Technical College are 55.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,890 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Hamilton Technical College (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 150.2% larger than aid received Hamilton Technical College ($15,891 vs. $6,352)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Hamilton Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton Technical College or CSU .
CSU vs. Hamilton Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Hamilton Technical 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 Hamilton Technical College and CSU.
- Graduates from Hamilton Technical College earn on average $1,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,300)
- Hamilton Technical College students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $31,250)
- Hamilton Technical College graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($98 vs. $323)
- More Hamilton Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/