Chicago State vs Delaware State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Chicago State UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusDelaware State UniversityDover, DECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Delaware State has the higher graduation rate: 39% against 15% at Chicago State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Chicago State has the lower price after aid: $11,334 a year, against $15,701 at Delaware State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Delaware State: $49,307, against $42,778 at Chicago State.
- Median debt is lower at Delaware State: $26,000, against $30,625 at Chicago State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Chicago, IL
Dover, DE
Setting
City
City
Students
2,324
5,828
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
43%
47%
Average SAT
940
ACT middle 50%
20–24
Graduation rate
15%
39%
First-year retention
57%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,335
$13,910
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,073
$11,135
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,550
$12,452
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,334
$15,701
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,899
$17,633
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,427
$17,326
Median debt
$30,625
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,778
$49,307
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.