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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois GCSC KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chipola College | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | CSU | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Chipola | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
Chipola | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $323 |
Diversity |
Chipola | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Chipola | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 223.7% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Chipola than Chicago State University ($8,195.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than CSU ($3,316 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 202.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($4,560 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 150.9% larger than aid received Chipola College ($15,891 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or CSU? 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 CSU and Chipola.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/