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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU WKU Dominican IU Eastern HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Lindsey Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $194 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lindsey Wilson 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
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,159 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 238.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.9% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Chicago State University ($25,944.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Lindsey Wilson College ($6,446 vs. $13,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 42.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,686 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($25,764 vs. $15,891)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lindsey Wilson College is higher than Chicago State University (25% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $12,426 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $31,250)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($194 vs. $323)
- More Lindsey Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/