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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 | Governors State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | GSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Park, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | govst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | GSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $9,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | GSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,865 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 830/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | GSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | GSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $178 |
Diversity |
CSU | GSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | GSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | GSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. GSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or GSU?
- Chicago State University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at GSU than Chicago State University ($15,024.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than GSU ($6,446 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 25.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Governors State University ($15,891 vs. $11,987)
CSU vs. GSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or GSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 36 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming GSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CSU (3.18)
- GSU has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. GSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or GSU? 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 GSU and CSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,300)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $31,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($178 vs. $323)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/