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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 | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $206 |
Diversity |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 649 students)
CSU vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 157.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at St. Catharine than Chicago State University ($19,732.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than St. Catharine ($6,446 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 43.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,636 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($15,891 vs. $9,299)
CSU vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Catharine College (948) is 73 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming St. Catharine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and CSU.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $11,275 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,975 vs. $31,250)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($206 vs. $323)
- More St. Catharine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/