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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 | Trident University International | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | TUI | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Cypress, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 6,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | trident.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | TUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $6,545 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | TUI | ||
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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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | TUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | TUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $98 |
Diversity |
CSU | TUI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 35% |
Students |
CSU | TUI | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 88% | ||
Campus |
CSU | TUI | ||
| 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 TUI based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 6,861 students)
CSU vs. TUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or TUI?
- Trident University International is 60.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at CSU than Trident University International ($17,622.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trident University International are 132.4% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($6,545 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Trident University International (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Trident University International ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or TUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TUI or CSU .
CSU vs. TUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or TUI? 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 TUI and CSU.
- The graduation rate at TUI is higher than California State University Chico (72% vs. 59%)
- Trident University International students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $17,000)
- TUI graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($98 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TUI students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/