- Chicago State University (CSU) is a public school while Seattle University is a private school.
- CSU is located in Chicago, IL and Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than CSU ($12,754).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than CSU (77.87%).
- Seattle University is larger with 7,121 students than CSU (2,317 students).
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| #38 in Illinois | Rankings | #6 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Seattle, WA |
CSU| Known as | Seattle U | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,018 Illinois residents $12,754 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,285 |
| $10,294 Illinois residents $16,162 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,795 |
| $12,049 | Financial Aid | $29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 77.87% | Acceptance Rate | 73.80% |
| 12.88% | Yield | 15.12% |
| Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,317 | Total Students | 7,121 |
| 1,450 | Undergraduate | 4,046 |
| 867 | Graduate | 3,075 |
| 419 | Online Enrollment | 386 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250) $7,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 191 Full-time 53 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 529 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 586 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $76,283 for Faculties $70,937 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time |