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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 | Life Pacific College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $19,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $11,863 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $23,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $9,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 281 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 930/1085 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $212 |
Diversity |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Life Pacific College | ||
| 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
- California State University Chico is larger than than Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 504 students)
CSU vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 239.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($19,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University Chico ($19,512.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Life Pacific College ($15,187 vs. $23,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 35% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,863 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than California State University Chico (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 5.3% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($10,331 vs. $9,815)
CSU vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 102 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Life Pacific College? 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 Life Pacific College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Life Pacific College (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $20,400 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $32,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,530)
- CSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($175 vs. $212)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/