CSU vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

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

California State University Chico is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (15,257 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Chico is located in Chico, CA (Small City setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• California State University Chico 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 Chico 23:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 33% lower than at California State University Chico ($11,054 vs. $16,500).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.7% higher at Oak Valley College than at California State University Chico (about $3,108 more per year; $24,180 vs. $21,072).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oak Valley College than at California State University Chico (100% vs. 66%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 11.1% larger than aid received by California State University Chico students ($12,791 vs. $11,509).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CSU, open admission at Oak Valley College.
• Typical fall application deadline: CSU Dec 15, 2026.

Loans and repayment

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