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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 California State University-Northridge Cal State East Bay UC Davis California State University-San Bernardino| California State University Chico | California State University Dominguez Hills | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Carson, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 16,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | csudh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,035 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $5,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 90% |
Admission |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 19,165 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 17,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Dec 4, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $13,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CSUDH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. CSUDH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CSUDH?
- California State University Chico and CSUDH 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 as California State University Dominguez Hills ($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 Dominguez Hills than CSU ($5,068 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 5.4% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($15,212 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than California State University Chico (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 7.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,819 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. CSUDH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CSUDH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUDH or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CSUDH (89.1%)
CSU vs. CSUDH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CSUDH? 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 CSUDH and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $5,600 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $3,038 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($13,962 vs. $17,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($144 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/