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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 | Columbia College Hollywood | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 291 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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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 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 291 students)
CSU vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Columbia College Hollywood?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Chico ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Columbia College Hollywood ($15,517 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 9% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($15,212 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Chico (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 25.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($9,162 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
CSU vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $16,300 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $36,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,023)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/