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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Chadron State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chadron, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | csc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,692 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $5,692 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $17,785 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $183 |
Diversity |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Chadron State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Chadron State 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 Chadron State College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,260 students)
CSU vs. Chadron State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Chadron State College?
- Chicago State University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Chadron State College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at CSU than Chadron State College ($7,656.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Chadron State College ($6,446 vs. $15,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chadron State College are 61.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,568 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chadron State College than Chicago State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Chadron State College ($15,891 vs. $8,480)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Chadron State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chadron State College or CSU .
CSU vs. Chadron State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Chadron State 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 Chadron State College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Chadron State College is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chadron State College earn on average $2,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,300)
- Chadron State College students graduate with a $13,465 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,785 vs. $31,250)
- Chadron State College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($183 vs. $323)
- More Chadron State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/