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UNK UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul K-State EIU Peru State College Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC| Chicago State University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | WSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $207 |
Diversity |
CSU | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or WSC?
- Chicago State University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at CSU than Wayne State College ($7,656.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than WSC ($6,446 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 55.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,870 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 102.7% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($15,891 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or CSU .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or WSC? 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 WSC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Chicago State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,300)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $11,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,050 vs. $31,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($207 vs. $323)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/