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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State LA| California State University Channel Islands | Minerva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
| Location | Camarillo, CA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,128 | 660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuci.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,540 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,412 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 69% |
Admission |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,420 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 9,342 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,183 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $156 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU Channel Islands | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 660 students)
CSU Channel Islands vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Channel Islands or Minerva?
- Minerva University is 207.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($17,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Minerva than California State University Channel Islands ($17,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Minerva ($13,540 vs. $15,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 32.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,300 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Minerva University (72% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minerva University students is 88.4% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($17,735 vs. $9,412)
CSU Channel Islands vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Channel Islands or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or CSU Channel Islands .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Minerva (1%)
CSU Channel Islands vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Channel Islands or Minerva? 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 Minerva and CSU Channel Islands.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/