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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Antioch University Santa Barbara | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | AUSB | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 279 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $293 |
Diversity |
CSU | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 279 students)
CSU vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or AUSB?
- California State University Chico is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Antioch University Santa Barbara (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or CSU .
CSU vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or AUSB? 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 AUSB and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $13,400 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $11,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,375)
- CSU graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($175 vs. $293)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/