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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 | Marygrove College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Marygrove College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 355 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | marygrove.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Marygrove College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $22,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Marygrove 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 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Marygrove College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Marygrove College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $35,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $367 |
Diversity |
CSU | Marygrove College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Marygrove College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Marygrove 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Marygrove College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 355 students)
CSU vs. Marygrove College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Marygrove College?
- Marygrove College is 190% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($22,200.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190% higher at Marygrove College than Chicago State University ($22,200.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marygrove College are 76.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,800 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Marygrove College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Marygrove College ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Marygrove College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marygrove College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 95 points higher than at Marygrove College (780)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Marygrove College (16)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Marygrove College (3.08)
CSU vs. Marygrove College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Marygrove 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 Marygrove College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Marygrove College is higher than Chicago State University (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Marygrove College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $30,500)
- Chicago State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marygrove College graduates. ($31,250 vs. $35,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Marygrove College graduates. ($323 vs. $367)
- More Marygrove College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/