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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SLC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSU | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
CSU | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 444 students)
CSU vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 277.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.5% higher at SLC than Chicago State University ($28,900.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 19.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,510 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or CSU .
CSU vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SLC? 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 SLC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at SLC is higher than Chicago State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Silver Lake College of the Holy Family earn on average $900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $38,300)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $4,524 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,726 vs. $31,250)
- SLC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($276 vs. $323)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/