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UIC Northeastern Illinois University UW-Platteville DePaul EIU Southwest Tech Northern Illinois KU UWM Dominican Herzing University-Madison IU| Chicago State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 38% |
Admission |
CSU | Madison 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $134 |
Diversity |
CSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Madison College | ||
| 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
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Madison College?
- Chicago State University is 77.9% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at CSU than Madison Area Technical College ($7,656.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Madison College ($6,446 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($13,800 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Madison Area Technical College (93% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 200.5% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($15,891 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or CSU .
CSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Madison 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 Madison College and CSU.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $600 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $18,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $31,250)
- Madison College graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($134 vs. $323)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/