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Overview |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $327 |
Diversity |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,596 students)
CSU vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 305% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305% higher at Alverno College than Chicago State University ($31,008.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Alverno College ($6,446 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 60.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,620 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($24,833 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 35 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Chicago State University (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,300)
- Chicago State University students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($31,250 vs. $31,693)
- CSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($323 vs. $327)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/