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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU University of Maine Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UMF | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 990/1245 | ||
| 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 | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,837 students)
CSU vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 12.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.5% higher at UMF than Chicago State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UMF ($6,446 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 28.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,764 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 49.6% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($15,891 vs. $10,623)
CSU vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UMF? 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 UMF and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Chicago State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $35,200)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- UMF graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/