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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 | Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Santa Maria, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 99 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sbbcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $11,732 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 50:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,477 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SBBCollege | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than SBBCollege based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 99 students)
CSU vs. SBBCollege Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SBBCollege?
- Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria is 101.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,558.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at CSU than Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria ($17,622.00 vs. $11,558.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria are 29.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,732 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SBBCollege? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBBCollege or CSU .
CSU vs. SBBCollege Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SBBCollege? 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 SBBCollege and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $24,200 more per year than SBBCollege graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $28,200)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $2,477 lower median federal student loan debt than SBBCollege graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,477)
- CSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SBBCollege graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBBCollege students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/