Chicago State vs Governors State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Chicago State UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Governors State has the higher graduation rate: 22% against 15% at Chicago State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Governors State: $58,169, against $42,778 at Chicago State.
- Median debt is lower at Governors State: $18,618, against $30,625 at Chicago State.
- Chicago State admits 43% of applicants, and Governors State admits 48%.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Chicago, IL
University Park, IL
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
2,324
4,337
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%
48%
Graduation rate
15%
22%
First-year retention
57%
56%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,335
$12,329
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,073
$9,563
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,550
$10,933
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,334
$11,705
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,899
$16,741
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,427
$22,076
Median debt
$30,625
$18,618
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,778
$58,169
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.