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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison BC- Bellevue College| Chicago State University | Seattle Community College South Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
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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 13, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College South Campus is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,901 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Seattle South?
- Chicago State University is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at CSU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($7,656.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Seattle South ($6,446 vs. $9,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 32.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,383 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($15,891 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or CSU .
CSU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and CSU.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College South Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $38,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/