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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Westminster College Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | WWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $221 |
Diversity |
CSU | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 20% |
Students |
CSU | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,508 students)
CSU vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or WWU?
- William Woods University is 246.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.1% higher at WWU than Chicago State University ($26,500.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than WWU ($6,446 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 32.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,450 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($20,431 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 160 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming WWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.18)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or WWU? 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 WWU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Chicago State University (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,300)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $9,813 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $31,250)
- WWU graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($221 vs. $323)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/