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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul NSU EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU UCO-Central HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | RSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
CSU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $166 |
Diversity |
CSU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 19% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or RSU?
- Chicago State University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at RSU than Chicago State University ($12,320.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than RSU ($6,446 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,725 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Rogers State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($15,891 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 45 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or RSU? 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 RSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at RSU is higher than Chicago State University (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $15,100 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $31,250)
- RSU graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($166 vs. $323)
- More RSU 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/