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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Kent State University at East Liverpool Wright State University-Lake Campus HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SHMS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| 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 | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 19% |
Students |
CSU | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 338 students)
CSU vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 189.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at SHMS than Chicago State University ($22,157.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 18.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,665 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($15,891 vs. $0)
CSU vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or CSU .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSU (3.18)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SHMS? 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 SHMS and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/