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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Kentucky| Chicago State University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 834 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 750/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $236 |
Diversity |
CSU | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 834 students)
CSU vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 296.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.8% higher at KWC than Chicago State University ($31,900.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than KWC ($9,852 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 0.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,526 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,561 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 173 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming KWC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or KWC? 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 KWC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,300)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,343 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,907 vs. $31,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($236 vs. $323)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/