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Overview |
CSU | GS | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | GS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or GS?
- California State University Chico is 31.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at CSU than Georgia Southern University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CSU ($15,352 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 47.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,316 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than California State University Chico (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,162 vs. $8,806)
CSU vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 86 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at GS (3.36)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than GS (88.9%)
CSU vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or GS? 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 GS and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Georgia Southern University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $7,600 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $44,800)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/