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Overview |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % 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% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 919 students)
CSU vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 313.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.6% higher at OC Comets than Chicago State University ($31,664.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than OC Comets ($6,446 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 22.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,242 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 47% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($23,361 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 56 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and CSU.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $1,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,300)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/