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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 50.7% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $126 |
Diversity |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,198 students)
CSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Chicago State University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Chicago State University ($15,649.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than CSU ($5,465 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 28.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,722 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 72.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($15,891 vs. $9,203)
CSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or CSU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and CSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $18,987 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $31,250)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($126 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/