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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU IU Southeast AUM Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Eastern HCC| Chicago State University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSU | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IU East?
- Chicago State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at IU East than Chicago State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than IU East ($6,446 vs. $8,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 46.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,412 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University as Indiana University East (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($15,891 vs. $7,874)
CSU vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 86 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming IU East students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IU East? 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 IU East and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Indiana University East (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($211 vs. $323)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/