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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 UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Armstrong State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 72% |
Admission |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $156 |
Diversity |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
AASU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 6,128 students)
AASU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 44.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Armstrong State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,404 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 60.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,176 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than California State University Channel Islands (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 35.2% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,412 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
AASU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Armstrong State University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,700 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,067 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $21,250)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($156 vs. $219)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/