CSU Channel Islands vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo, CA with Oak Valley College in Rialto, California on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Channel Islands is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,592 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Channel Islands is located in Camarillo, CA (Rural Fringe setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• California State University Channel Islands is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oak Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Channel Islands 16:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 28.6% lower than at California State University Channel Islands ($11,054 vs. $15,490).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.4% higher at Oak Valley College than at California State University Channel Islands (about $4,421 more per year; $24,180 vs. $19,759).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oak Valley College than at California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 79%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 2.1% larger than aid received by California State University Channel Islands students ($12,791 vs. $12,528).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CSU Channel Islands, open admission at Oak Valley College.
• Typical fall application deadline: CSU Channel Islands Jul 30, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.