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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 Fullerton| California State University Channel Islands | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
| Location | Camarillo, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,128 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuci.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,540 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,412 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 80% |
Admission |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,420 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 9,342 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Channel Islands | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 164 students)
CSU Channel Islands vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Channel Islands or UWest?
- University of the West is 124.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($12,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than UWest ($13,540 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 68.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,656 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California State University Channel Islands (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of the West ($9,412 vs. $8,190)
CSU Channel Islands vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Channel Islands or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or CSU Channel Islands .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at UWest (2.43)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UWest (78.3%)
CSU Channel Islands vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Channel Islands or UWest? 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 UWest and CSU Channel Islands.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/