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UIC Northeastern Illinois University UWM DePaul Stritch EIU Northern Illinois KU Franklin University Dominican Carthage IU| Chicago State University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CUW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $247 |
Diversity |
CSU | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,063 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 319.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.8% higher at CUW than Chicago State University ($33,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CUW ($9,852 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 10% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,550 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 24% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($23,693 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 191 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CUW students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CUW? 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 CUW and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Chicago State University (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,300)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $7,325 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $31,250)
- CUW graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($247 vs. $323)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/