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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH UIC Northeastern Illinois University California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State DePaul Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Chicago State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $156 |
Diversity |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Chicago State University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Chicago State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CSU Channel Islands ($6,446 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 18.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($13,800 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than California State University Channel Islands (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 68.8% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($15,891 vs. $9,412)
CSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Chicago State University (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,300)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $16,067 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $31,250)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($156 vs. $323)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/