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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 | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Lyndon State 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 | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,147 students)
CSU vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Lyndon State College than Chicago State University ($22,800.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Lyndon State College ($6,446 vs. $13,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 34.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,290 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Chicago State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($15,891 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lyndon State College (937) is 62 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Lyndon State College (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
CSU vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lyndon State College is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $35,700)
- Lyndon State College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,750 vs. $31,250)
- Lyndon State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($276 vs. $323)
- More Lyndon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/