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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| California State University Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Camarillo, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,128 | 180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuci.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,540 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,412 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 44% |
Admission |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,420 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,342 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | Open | ||
| 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 |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,183 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $156 | $176 |
Diversity |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Channel Islands | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 180 students)
CSU Channel Islands vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Channel Islands or Homestead Schools?
- California State University Channel Islands is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Homestead Schools ($13,540 vs. $15,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Homestead Schools (72% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 86.7% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($9,412 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Channel Islands or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or CSU Channel Islands .
CSU Channel Islands vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Channel Islands or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and CSU Channel Islands.
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $1,889 lower median federal student loan debt than Homestead Schools graduates. ($15,183 vs. $17,072)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Homestead Schools graduates. ($156 vs. $176)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/