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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 Chapman Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly| California State University Chico | University of the Pacific | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UOP | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 6,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | pacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UOP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $52,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $52,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $28,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $38,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | UOP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 5,891 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 5,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1120/1423 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | UOP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UOP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $81,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $254 |
Diversity |
CSU | UOP | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | UOP | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UOP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than UOP based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 6,277 students)
CSU vs. UOP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UOP?
- University of the Pacific is 821.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.3% higher at UOP than California State University Chico ($52,918.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than UOP ($15,517 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 5.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,420 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than California State University Chico (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 318.3% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($38,322 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. UOP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UOP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UOP or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 149 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming UOP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than UOP (93.2%)
CSU vs. UOP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UOP? 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 UOP and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than California State University Chico (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $29,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,625)
- CSU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($175 vs. $254)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/