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California State University-Northridge NSC CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| College of Southern Nevada | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 29,081 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,465 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,564 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,293 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,598 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 80% |
Admission |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $156 |
Diversity |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSN | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (29,081 students vs. 5,688 students)
CSN vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 65.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than College of Southern Nevada ($17,622.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than CSU Channel Islands ($7,293 vs. $10,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 29.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,970 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than College of Southern Nevada (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 128.7% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($12,804 vs. $5,598)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN 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 CSN .
CSN vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN 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 CSN.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $10,100 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $4,683 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($10,500 vs. $15,183)
- CSN graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($108 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/