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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 | Taft University System | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Santa Ana, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | taftu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $3,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $18,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
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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 | Taft University System | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 17% |
Students |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Taft University System | ||
| 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 Taft University System based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 526 students)
CSU vs. Taft University System Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Taft University System?
- California State University Chico is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Taft University System for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.3% higher at CSU than Taft University System ($17,622.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 21.6% lower than costs at Taft University System ($15,212 vs. $18,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Taft University System (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Taft University System ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Taft University System? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft University System or CSU .
CSU vs. Taft University System Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Taft University System? 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 Taft University System and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/