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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| University of Alaska Southeast | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 2,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $8,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,488 | $9,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,974 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 320 | 9,458 | ||
| Admitted | 200 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5%Open | 40.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 74%Open | 5.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $323 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 12% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than University of Alaska Southeast based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,918 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Southeast for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at University of Alaska Southeast than Chicago State University ($19,200.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Southeast than CSU ($8,488 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 11% lower than costs at University of Alaska Southeast ($11,550 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Alaska Southeast (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 139.7% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($19,111 vs. $7,974)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or University of Alaska Southeast .
- University of Alaska Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than CSU (40.5%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast 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 University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at University of Alaska Southeast is higher than Chicago State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Southeast earn on average $500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,300)
- University of Alaska Southeast students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,750 vs. $31,250)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($173 vs. $323)
- More University of Alaska Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/