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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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $16,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $28,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,031 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | Open | ||
| 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 | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $98 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 95% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 541 students)
CSU vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- Southern California Institute of Technology is 188.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($16,590.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at CSU than Southern California Institute of Technology ($17,622.00 vs. $16,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Southern California Institute of Technology ($15,517 vs. $28,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 0.8% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Technology ($15,212 vs. $15,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Technology than California State University Chico (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 30.3% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($9,162 vs. $7,031)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or CSU .
CSU vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Southern California Institute of Technology (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $20,800 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $17,000)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($98 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/