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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 | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,614 students)
CSU vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Chico ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than La Sierra University ($15,517 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 34.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,325 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 138.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($21,867 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 74 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
CSU vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or La Sierra University? 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 La Sierra University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than La Sierra University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $500 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $51,900)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $30,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($175 vs. $310)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/