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IU Valpo UIC Northeastern Illinois University University of Southern Indiana DePauw DePaul Purdue EIU Butler Northern Illinois KU| Chicago State University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | UE | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UE | ||
| 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,017 students)
CSU vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UE?
- University of Evansville is 423.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 423.8% higher at UE than Chicago State University ($40,100.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UE ($6,446 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($13,800 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 114.4% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($34,067 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 282 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UE students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UE? 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 UE and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Chicago State University (62% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $7,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- University of Evansville students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- UE graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/