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Overview |
CSU | |||
Location | Chicago, IL | |||
Setting | Large City | |||
Enrollment | 2,317 | |||
Type | Public 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #870 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | csu.edu | |||
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Costs |
CSU | |||
Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | |||
Room & Board | $13,800 | |||
Avg Net Price | $6,446 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 7,404 | |||
Admitted | 3,592 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B | |||
Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
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 | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
CSU | |||
Graduation Rate | 21% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $323 |
Diversity |
CSU | |||
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% Men | 33% | |||
% Women | 67% | |||
Racial Diversity | Low | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 3% | |||
% Black | 75% | |||
% Hispanic | 8% | |||
% Native American | 0% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 0% | |||
% International | 2% | |||
% Unknown Race | 12% |
Students |
CSU | |||
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% In-State | 77% | |||
% Out-of-State | 20% | |||
Campus |
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Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/