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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 | Touro College Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | TCLA | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 2,249 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | TCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $12,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 79% |
Admission |
CSU | TCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | TCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | TCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| 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 | TCLA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
CSU | TCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | TCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than TCLA based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 2,249 students)
CSU vs. TCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or TCLA?
- Touro College Los Angeles is 150.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at CSU than Touro College Los Angeles ($17,622.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than TCLA ($15,517 vs. $17,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 16.1% lower than costs at Touro College Los Angeles ($15,212 vs. $17,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College Los Angeles than California State University Chico (79% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Touro College Los Angeles students is 34.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($12,292 vs. $9,162)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or TCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCLA or CSU .
CSU vs. TCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or TCLA? 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 TCLA and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Touro College Los Angeles (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/