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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 | Great Lakes Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | glcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $15,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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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 | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 133 students)
CSU vs. Great Lakes Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Great Lakes Christian College?
- Great Lakes Christian College is 105.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($15,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Great Lakes Christian College than Chicago State University ($15,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Great Lakes Christian College ($6,446 vs. $15,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 60.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,600 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Lakes Christian College than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Great Lakes Christian College ($15,891 vs. $10,509)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Great Lakes Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Lakes Christian College or CSU .
CSU vs. Great Lakes Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Great Lakes Christian College is higher than Chicago State University (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $28,400)
- More Great Lakes Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/