Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno La Verne Biola University Cal State East Bay UC Davis| Azusa Pacific University | California State University Chico | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 14,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #659 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $15,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 21,417 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 20,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $175 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or CSU?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Chico ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Azusa Pacific University ($15,517 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 65% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,222 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Chico (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 199.9% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($27,474 vs. $9,162)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 77 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or CSU? 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 and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Chico (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/