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| Governors State University | Logan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Logan University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chesterfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | logan.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Logan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $10,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
GSU | Logan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Logan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Logan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $7,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $72 |
Diversity |
GSU | Logan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 37% |
Students |
GSU | Logan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 67% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Logan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | ||||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
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| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Logan University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,735 students)
GSU vs. Logan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Logan University?
- Logan University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($7,800.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at GSU than Logan University ($15,024.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Logan University ($9,833 vs. $14,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Logan University are 1.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,800 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Logan University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Logan University ($11,987 vs. $10,177)
GSU vs. Logan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Logan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Logan University or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Logan University (3.27)
- Logan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Logan 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 Logan University and GSU.
- Graduates from Logan University earn on average $13,200 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $42,600)
- Logan University students graduate with a $10,200 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($7,050 vs. $17,250)
- Logan University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($72 vs. $178)
- More Logan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/