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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 | Northland International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | NBBC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dunbar, Wisconsin | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ni.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | NBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $12,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $12,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $5,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | NBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 86 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 84 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
CSU | NBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | NBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | NBBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | NBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | NBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than NBBC based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 0 students)
CSU vs. NBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or NBBC?
- Northland International University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($12,290.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at NBBC than Chicago State University ($12,290.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than NBBC ($6,446 vs. $15,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland International University are 130.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($5,990 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland International University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Northland International University ($15,891 vs. $9,161)
CSU vs. NBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or NBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NBBC or CSU .
- NBBC has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. NBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or NBBC? 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 NBBC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at NBBC is higher than Chicago State University (50% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/