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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 | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Blue Ash?
- Chicago State University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Blue Ash than Chicago State University ($14,852.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Blue Ash ($6,446 vs. $12,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 7.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,852 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than UC Blue Ash College (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 182.4% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($15,891 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
CSU vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and CSU.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $7,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,300)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,250)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($237 vs. $323)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/