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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU Notre Dame College HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Urbana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 587 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Urbana 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 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $274 |
Diversity |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Urbana University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 587 students)
CSU vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Urbana University?
- Urbana University is 209.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($23,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.6% higher at Urbana University than Chicago State University ($23,700.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 38% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,998 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Urbana University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Urbana University (965) is 90 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Urbana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
CSU vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Urbana 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 Urbana University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Urbana University is higher than Chicago State University (31% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Urbana University earn on average $700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,300)
- Urbana University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,250)
- Urbana University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($274 vs. $323)
- More Urbana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/