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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 | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 44% |
Admission |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $176 |
Diversity |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 180 students)
CSU vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Homestead Schools?
- California State University Chico is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Homestead Schools than CSU ($15,207 vs. $15,517)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Homestead Schools (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 81.7% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($9,162 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or CSU .
CSU vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and CSU.
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $72 lower median federal student loan debt than Homestead Schools graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,072)
- CSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Homestead Schools graduates. ($175 vs. $176)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/