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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Buffalo State College EIU Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University| Chicago State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
CSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $240 |
Diversity |
CSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
CSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at WVSU than Chicago State University ($13,810.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than WVSU ($6,446 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 13% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,214 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than West Virginia State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 67.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,891 vs. $9,482)
CSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 52 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU (3.18)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Chicago State University (25% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,250)
- WVSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($240 vs. $323)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/