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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Stevens Institute of Business & Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | siba.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $12,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $12,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,811 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $17,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $6,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 9 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 9 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 44.4% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $26,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $33,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $343 |
Diversity |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Patricia Stevens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Patricia Stevens College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 88 students)
CSU vs. Patricia Stevens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Patricia Stevens College?
- Stevens Institute of Business & Arts is 69.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($12,968.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Patricia Stevens College than Chicago State University ($12,968.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Patricia Stevens College ($6,446 vs. $17,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Business & Arts are 56.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,811 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Business & Arts than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 141.9% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Business & Arts ($15,891 vs. $6,568)
CSU vs. Patricia Stevens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Patricia Stevens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Patricia Stevens College or CSU .
- Patricia Stevens College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Patricia Stevens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Patricia Stevens 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 Patricia Stevens College and CSU.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Patricia Stevens College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $26,900)
- Chicago State University students graduate with a $1,983 lower median federal student loan debt than Patricia Stevens College graduates. ($31,250 vs. $33,233)
- CSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Patricia Stevens College graduates. ($323 vs. $343)
- More Patricia Stevens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/