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Overview |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Laguna Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | lagunacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $16,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $42,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $11,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 361 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 36.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Laguna College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 760 students)
CSU vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Laguna College of Art and Design?
- Laguna College of Art and Design is 502.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,600.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Laguna College of Art and Design than California State University Chico ($34,600.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Laguna College of Art and Design ($15,517 vs. $42,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 11.7% lower than costs at Laguna College of Art and Design ($15,212 vs. $16,991)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laguna College of Art and Design than California State University Chico (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Laguna College of Art and Design students is 29.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($11,841 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Laguna College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laguna College of Art and Design or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Laguna College of Art and Design students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Laguna College of Art and Design (88.4%)
CSU vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Laguna College of Art and Design? 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 Laguna College of Art and Design and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Laguna College of Art and Design (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $12,300 more per year than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $9,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,699)
- CSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($175 vs. $276)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laguna College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/