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Overview |
CSU | Coppin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 860/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Coppin | ||
| 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 Coppin based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,006 students)
CSU vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Coppin?
- Chicago State University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Coppin than Chicago State University ($11,492.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Coppin ($6,446 vs. $8,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,746 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($15,891 vs. $13,097)
CSU vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 13 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than Coppin (45%)
CSU vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Coppin? 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 Coppin and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Coppin State University (21% vs. 15%)
- Graduates of Chicago State University and Coppin have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,300 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,250)
- Coppin graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($232 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/