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Overview |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $248 |
Diversity |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Taylor University | ||
| 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,221 students)
CSU vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 385.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.6% higher at Taylor University than Chicago State University ($37,176.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Taylor University ($6,446 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 24.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,058 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($23,303 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 316 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Chicago State University (80% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $3,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $38,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $31,250)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $323)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/