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Overview |
CSU | VSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
CSU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $305 |
Diversity |
CSU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or VSU?
- Chicago State University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at VSU than Chicago State University ($16,542.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than VSU ($6,446 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,544 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Virginia State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($15,891 vs. $11,498)
CSU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 18 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or VSU? 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 VSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Chicago State University (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($29,500 vs. $31,250)
- VSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($305 vs. $323)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/