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Sacramento State San Francisco State San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly CSUMB San Diego State| California State University Chico | Humboldt State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 6,156 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $13,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $13,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $10,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 65% |
Admission |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 14,019 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 13,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Humboldt State University | ||
| 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 6,156 students)
CSU vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Humboldt State University?
- California State University Chico and Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than CSU ($13,837 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 21.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,166 vs. $16,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico as Humboldt State University (65% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 2.8% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,331 vs. $10,046)
CSU vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 13 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Humboldt State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $13,400 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University 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/