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Overview |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $317 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Chicago State University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at CSU than Southern University and A & M College ($7,656.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Southern University and A & M College ($6,446 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 47.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,366 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Southern University and A & M College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($15,891 vs. $7,514)
CSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 36 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $38,000)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($30,750 vs. $31,250)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($317 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/