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CofC UIC Cleveland State Trine University University of St Francis North Central College Northern Illinois Benedictine University Elmhurst College Valpo ISU PC| Lewis University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 3,418 students)
Lewis University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or CSU?
- Lewis University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Lewis University than Charleston Southern University ($36,320.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lewis University ($17,536 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 6.3% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,250 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 0% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($26,423 vs. $26,417)
Lewis University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 21 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or CSU? 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 CSU and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Charleston Southern University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $11,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $39,800)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/