Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU University of Toledo Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Lourdes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $25,750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $312 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,136 students)
CSU vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 236.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.3% higher at Lourdes University than Chicago State University ($25,750.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Lourdes University ($6,446 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 15% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($18,038 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 108 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Lourdes University has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lourdes University is higher than Chicago State University (28% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $1,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,300)
- Lourdes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($30,250 vs. $31,250)
- Lourdes University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($312 vs. $323)
- More Lourdes University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/