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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Wisconsin Carroll University EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU UWM HCC| Chicago State University | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,876 students)
CSU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 338.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.2% higher at Edgewood College than Chicago State University ($33,550.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Edgewood College ($6,446 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 13.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,120 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($19,418 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 175 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Chicago State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $7,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,250)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/