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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 | Grace Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.03 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $240 |
Diversity |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,031 students)
CSU vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Grace Bible College?
- Grace Bible College is 74% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Grace Bible College than Chicago State University ($13,320.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Grace Bible College ($6,446 vs. $12,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 56.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,830 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($15,891 vs. $10,323)
CSU vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Grace 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 Grace Bible College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Grace Bible College is higher than Chicago State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $8,003 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,247 vs. $31,250)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($240 vs. $323)
- More Grace Bible College 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/