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California State University-Northridge 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 Vanguard University of Southern California UC Merced| La Sierra University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $156 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or CSU Channel Islands?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Channel Islands ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than La Sierra University ($13,540 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 43.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,325 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 132.3% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($21,867 vs. $9,412)
La Sierra University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
La Sierra University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than La Sierra University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $5,800 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $14,817 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $30,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($156 vs. $310)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/