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Overview |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Romeoville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lewisu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $26,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,746 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1010/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $254 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lewis University | ||
| 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
- Lewis University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Lewis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lewis University?
- Lewis University is 374.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.4% higher at Lewis University than Chicago State University ($36,320.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Lewis University ($6,446 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 15.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,956 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($26,423 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Lewis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lewis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 176 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Lewis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lewis University? 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 Lewis University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Chicago State University (63% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $13,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $38,300)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $6,625 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $31,250)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($254 vs. $323)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/