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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Oakland Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Rochester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #880 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $26,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 840/1060 | ||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $252 |
Diversity |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 14% |
Students |
CSU | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Rochester 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,167 students)
CSU vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Rochester College?
- Rochester College is 249.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.2% higher at Rochester College than Chicago State University ($26,736.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Rochester College ($6,446 vs. $18,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 46.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,440 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($15,899 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Rochester College (949) is 74 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Rochester College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Rochester 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 Rochester College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Rochester College is higher than Chicago State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $200 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,403 vs. $31,250)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($252 vs. $323)
- More Rochester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/