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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 | Fresno Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 3,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #589 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | fresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $15,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $26,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 832 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 3,032 students)
CSU vs. Fresno Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Fresno Pacific University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 485.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,614.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Chico ($33,614.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than CSU ($15,255 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 64.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,238 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 194.5% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($26,985 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Fresno Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Fresno Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fresno Pacific University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 15 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
CSU vs. Fresno Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Fresno Pacific University? 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 Fresno Pacific University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Fresno Pacific University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $8,800 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/