Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU California State University-Fresno Cal State LA CSUDH San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay UC Merced San Francisco State California State University-San Bernardino| California State University Bakersfield | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | csuci.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $156 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 6,128 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Bakersfield and CSU Channel Islands cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU Bakersfield as California State University Channel Islands ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than CSU Channel Islands ($7,521 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 14.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($14,230 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than California State University Channel Islands (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 14.2% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,750 vs. $9,412)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than CSU Bakersfield (86.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than California State University Bakersfield (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $2,200 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $2,015 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($13,168 vs. $15,183)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($136 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/