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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 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CDU | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 73% |
Admission |
CSU | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $220 |
Diversity |
CSU | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 25% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 777 students)
CSU vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at CSU than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than CDU ($15,517 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 16.9% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,212 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than California State University Chico (73% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 24.6% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($11,419 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CDU (80.5%)
CSU vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or CDU? 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 CDU and CSU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $18,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $4,319 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,319)
- CSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($175 vs. $220)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/