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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 | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 910/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $160 |
Diversity |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 197 students)
CSU vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Emmaus Bible College?
- Emmaus Bible College is 148.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.8% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Chicago State University ($20,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Emmaus Bible College ($9,852 vs. $14,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 24.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,250 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($19,111 vs. $16,274)
CSU vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 194 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Chicago State University (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $15,741 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,509 vs. $31,250)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($160 vs. $323)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/