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Overview |
CSU | TSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $303 |
Diversity |
CSU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or TSU?
- Chicago State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at TSU than Chicago State University ($19,677.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than TSU ($6,446 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 42.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,664 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($15,891 vs. $12,085)
CSU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 58 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or TSU? 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 TSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Texas Southern University (21% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,200)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $1,892 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($29,358 vs. $31,250)
- TSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($303 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/