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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | San Francisco Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 70 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 70 students)
CSU vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or San Francisco Art Institute?
- San Francisco Art Institute is 695.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($45,664.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at San Francisco Art Institute than California State University Chico ($45,664.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 14.1% lower than costs at San Francisco Art Institute ($15,212 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than San Francisco Art Institute (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or CSU .
CSU vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 San Francisco Art Institute and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than San Francisco Art Institute (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $13,700 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $38,700)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Art Institute graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/