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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 | International Business College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IBC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 186 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ibcfortwayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | IBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| 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 | IBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $11,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $117 |
Diversity |
CSU | IBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | IBC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 186 students)
CSU vs. IBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IBC?
- International Business College is 82.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at IBC than Chicago State University ($13,960.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 64.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,380 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than International Business College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IBC or CSU .
CSU vs. IBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IBC? 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 IBC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Chicago State University (70% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $19,871 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($11,379 vs. $31,250)
- IBC graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($117 vs. $323)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/