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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 | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 66% |
Admission |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 7,045 students)
CSU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CSUMB?
- California State University Chico and CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than CSU ($11,435 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 6.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,212 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than California State University Chico (66% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 5.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,162 vs. $8,702)
CSU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
CSU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $7,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,000)
- CSUMB 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 CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/