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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU KU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State ISU University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University Sonoma State University| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $156 |
Diversity |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UALR | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 6,128 students)
UALR vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 0.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,622.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than CSU Channel Islands ($11,173 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 77.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,162 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than California State University Channel Islands (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 11.5% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,494 vs. $9,412)
UALR vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,000)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $5,317 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($15,183 vs. $20,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($156 vs. $211)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/