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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU IWU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Grace College and Theological Seminary HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Goshen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $37,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $37,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $30,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 1,175 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 850/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $207 |
Diversity |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 824 students)
CSU vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 369.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369.7% higher at Goshen College than Chicago State University ($37,760.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Goshen College ($9,852 vs. $17,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,320 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Chicago State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 59.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($30,548 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 184 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Goshen 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 Goshen College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Chicago State University (73% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Goshen College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $11,149 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $31,250)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($207 vs. $323)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/