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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 | Hickey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | hickeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | Hickey 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $139 |
Diversity |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Hickey College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Hickey College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 246 students)
CSU vs. Hickey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Hickey College?
- Hickey College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Hickey College than Chicago State University ($13,920.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Hickey College ($6,446 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hickey College are 65.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,360 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Hickey College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 226.6% larger than aid received Hickey College ($15,891 vs. $4,866)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Hickey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hickey College or CSU .
CSU vs. Hickey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Hickey 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 Hickey College and CSU.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Hickey College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $31,500)
- Hickey College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $31,250)
- Hickey College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($139 vs. $323)
- More Hickey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/