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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 | Kendall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 62% |
Admission |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
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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 | 2.93 | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $261 |
Diversity |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Kendall College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Kendall College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,027 students)
CSU vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Kendall College?
- Kendall College is 145.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($18,793.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at Kendall College than Chicago State University ($18,793.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Kendall College ($6,446 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 24.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,085 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Kendall College (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 99% larger than aid received Kendall College ($15,891 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
CSU vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Kendall 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 Kendall College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Kendall College is higher than Chicago State University (34% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kendall College earn on average $2,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,300)
- Kendall College students graduate with a $5,916 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,334 vs. $31,250)
- Kendall College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($261 vs. $323)
- More Kendall College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/