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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Wheeling Jesuit University OWU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,117 students)
CSU vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 290.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.5% higher at Muskingum than Chicago State University ($29,900.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Muskingum ($6,446 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 10.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Chicago State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($24,048 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 109 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Muskingum students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Chicago State University (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,300)
- Muskingum University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Muskingum graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Muskingum 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/