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Overview |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $174 |
Diversity |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 14% |
Students |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Washburn University | ||
| 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
- Washburn University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Washburn University?
- Washburn University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at Washburn University than Chicago State University ($20,328.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Washburn University ($6,446 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 37.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,040 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 103.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($15,891 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Chicago State University (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $4,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $31,250)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($174 vs. $323)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/