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Overview |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $216 |
Diversity |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,068 students)
CSU vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at CSU than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 21.9% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($15,212 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Pacific Oaks College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,162 vs. $0)
CSU vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
CSU vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Pacific Oaks College? 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 Pacific Oaks College and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,300 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,967)
- CSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($175 vs. $216)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/