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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Lincoln University of Missouri| Chicago State University | Harris Stowe State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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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 | 3.04 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,084 students)
CSU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Chicago State University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Harris-Stowe State University than Chicago State University ($10,056.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Harris-Stowe State University ($6,446 vs. $10,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 42.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,691 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($15,891 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
CSU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Harris-Stowe State University? 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 Harris-Stowe State University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (21% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $30,100)
- Harris Stowe State University students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,025 vs. $31,250)
- Harris-Stowe State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Harris-Stowe State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/