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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Missouri Southern EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Truman State Northwest HCC| Chicago State University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | MWSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $225 |
Diversity |
CSU | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or MWSU?
- Chicago State University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at MWSU than Chicago State University ($13,550.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than MWSU ($6,446 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 35.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,200 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($15,891 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or CSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or MWSU? 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 MWSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Chicago State University (27% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $9,432 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $31,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($225 vs. $323)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/