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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $4,599 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $17,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $6,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $7,662 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | Open | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $158 |
Diversity |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,837 students)
CSU vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Peninsula College?
- Chicago State University is 97.3% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at CSU than Peninsula College ($8,040.00 vs. $4,599.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than CSU ($6,525 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 54.7% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($11,550 vs. $17,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Peninsula College (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 149.4% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($19,111 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or CSU .
CSU vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Peninsula 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 Peninsula College and CSU.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $15,944 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,306 vs. $31,250)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($158 vs. $323)
- More Peninsula College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/