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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 | Musicians Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $24,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $12,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $36,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $4,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 47% |
Admission |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 348 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Musicians Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 864 students)
CSU vs. Musicians Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Musicians Institute?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than California State University Chico ($24,525.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Musicians Institute ($15,517 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 22.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,438 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Musicians Institute (62% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 114.8% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($9,162 vs. $4,265)
CSU vs. Musicians Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Musicians Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Musicians Institute or CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
CSU vs. Musicians Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Musicians Institute? 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 Musicians Institute and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California State University Chico (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $17,500 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $34,900)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/