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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 | Mt Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $439 |
Diversity |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 130 students)
CSU vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Mt Sierra College?
- Mt Sierra College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at CSU than Mt Sierra College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt Sierra College are 10.4% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,779 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Mt Sierra College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Mt Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt Sierra College or CSU .
CSU vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Mt Sierra College (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $45,700)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $25,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $42,531)
- CSU graduates are paying $264 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($175 vs. $439)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/