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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 | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | PUC | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSU | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 870 students)
CSU vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Chico ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than PUC ($15,517 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 64% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,273 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 155.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($23,383 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 19 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at PUC (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than PUC (48.5%)
CSU vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or PUC? 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 PUC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Pacific Union College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $6,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($17,000 vs. $30,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($175 vs. $310)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/