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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 | Purdue Global Mason City Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mason City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
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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 | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $299 |
Diversity |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 32% |
Students |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Purdue Global-Mason City Campus | ||
| 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 Purdue Global-Mason City Campus based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 142 students)
CSU vs. Purdue Global-Mason City Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Purdue Global-Mason City Campus?
- Purdue Global Mason City Campus is 74.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Purdue Global-Mason City Campus than Chicago State University ($13,356.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Mason City Campus are 178.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($4,959 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Purdue Global Mason City Campus (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Mason City Campus ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Purdue Global-Mason City Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Mason City Campus or CSU .
CSU vs. Purdue Global-Mason City Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Purdue Global-Mason City Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Mason City Campus and CSU.
- Graduates from Purdue Global Mason City Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,300)
- Purdue Global Mason City Campus students graduate with a $2,285 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($28,965 vs. $31,250)
- Purdue Global-Mason City Campus graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($299 vs. $323)
- More Purdue Global-Mason City Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/