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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | CSU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
UAM | 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 | 2.71 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
UAM | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $323 |
Diversity |
UAM | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
UAM | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UAM | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 2,317 students)
UAM vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at UAM than Chicago State University ($10,941.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UAM ($6,446 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 88.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,320 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 71.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($15,891 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at UAM is higher than Chicago State University (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- UAM graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $323)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/