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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU UWM Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Bellin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 748 students)
CSU vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bellin College?
- Bellin College is 174.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($21,050.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Bellin College than Chicago State University ($21,050.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Bellin College ($6,446 vs. $25,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 43.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,600 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellin College than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 251% larger than aid received Bellin College ($15,891 vs. $4,527)
CSU vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Bellin College (1090) is 215 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Bellin College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bellin College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Bellin 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 Bellin College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Chicago State University (78% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $18,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $38,300)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $323)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/