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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Temple EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $165 |
Diversity |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,414 students)
CSU vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 92.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.4% higher at Vermont Tech than Chicago State University ($28,128.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Vermont Tech ($6,446 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 11.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,404 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($15,891 vs. $9,660)
CSU vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (49.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Chicago State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $6,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,300)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $15,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,050 vs. $31,250)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($165 vs. $323)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/