Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | lander.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Lander University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Lander University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lander University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Lander University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 4,363 students)
CSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 86.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Lander University than California State University Chico ($20,300.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than CSU ($14,657 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 49.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,700 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than California State University Chico (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 16.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($12,000 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 81 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Lander University (67.9%)
CSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Lander 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 Lander University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Lander University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $15,400 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $37,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/