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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Michigan| Chicago State University | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CCS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
CSU | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,517 students)
CSU vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 527.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 527.4% higher at CCS than Chicago State University ($48,030.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CCS ($6,446 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 55.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,850 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 53% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($24,307 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or CSU .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 195 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CCS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CCS? 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 CCS and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Chicago State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,300)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- CCS graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/