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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Albion College EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SAU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $248 |
Diversity |
CSU | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 305.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.2% higher at SAU than Chicago State University ($31,020.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than SAU ($6,446 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 29.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,652 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($20,677 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 198 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming SAU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than SAU (47.3%)
CSU vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SAU? 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 SAU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Chicago State University (56% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,300)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,043 vs. $31,250)
- SAU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $323)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/