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Overview |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $13,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $13,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $7,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $8,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $15,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 12,661 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 6,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 3.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 840/940 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $214 |
Diversity |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 617 students)
CSU vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,222.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Wilberforce University than Chicago State University ($13,222.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than CSU ($8,222 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 50% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,700 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($19,111 vs. $15,228)
CSU vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 113 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Wilberforce University has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is higher than Chicago State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $31,250)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($214 vs. $323)
- More Wilberforce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/