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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Southern New Hampshire University EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | GSC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $148 |
Diversity |
CSU | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,425 students)
CSU vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or GSC?
- Chicago State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at GSC than Chicago State University ($8,880.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than GSC ($6,446 vs. $11,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 40.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,828 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Granite State College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 198.8% larger than aid received Granite State College ($15,891 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or CSU .
CSU vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or GSC? 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 GSC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Chicago State University (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $16,866 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($14,384 vs. $31,250)
- GSC graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($148 vs. $323)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/