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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 LA| Bismarck State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bismarckstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,167 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,251 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,830 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,309 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,239 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 72% |
Admission |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| 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 |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,041 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $114 | $156 |
Diversity |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,771 students)
BSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSC or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 37.8% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Bismarck State College ($17,622.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than CSU Channel Islands ($11,309 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 108.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,830 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Bismarck State College (72% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 122% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($9,412 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, BSC 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 BSC .
BSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSC 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 BSC.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $3,100 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,100)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $4,142 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($11,041 vs. $15,183)
- BSC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($114 vs. $156)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/