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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| California State University Channel Islands | Taft University System | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
| Location | Camarillo, CA | Santa Ana, CO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,128 | 526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuci.edu | taftu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $3,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,540 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,412 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
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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 | Taft University System | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,183 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $156 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 17% |
Students |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU Channel Islands | Taft University System | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Taft University System based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 526 students)
CSU Channel Islands vs. Taft University System Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Channel Islands or Taft University System?
- California State University Channel Islands is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Taft University System for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.3% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Taft University System ($17,622.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 13.5% lower than costs at Taft University System ($16,300 vs. $18,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Taft University System (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Taft University System ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Channel Islands or Taft University System? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft University System or CSU Channel Islands .
CSU Channel Islands vs. Taft University System Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Channel Islands or Taft University System? 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 Taft University System and CSU Channel Islands.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/