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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 | Middle Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 8,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $13,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $6,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 3,876 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 99.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1180 | ||
| 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 | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Middle Georgia State University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 8,033 students)
CSU vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Middle Georgia State University?
- California State University Chico is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at CSU than Middle Georgia State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than CSU ($13,326 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 81% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($8,850 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Georgia State University than California State University Chico (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 65% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($10,331 vs. $6,262)
CSU vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 139 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia State University and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $16,800 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,000)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/