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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Ohio University EIU University of Rio Grande Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $245 |
Diversity |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 22% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Shawnee State University than Chicago State University ($15,686.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Shawnee State University ($6,446 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,588 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($15,891 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Chicago State University (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $7,538 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,250)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $323)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/