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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 | National University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | National University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 18,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | nu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | National University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $30,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $5,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU | National University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | Open | ||
| 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 | National University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | National University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,642 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $296 |
Diversity |
CSU | National University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
CSU | National University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CSU | National University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (18,631 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. National University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or National University?
- National University is 132% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at CSU than National University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than National University ($15,517 vs. $30,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 16.9% lower than costs at National University ($15,212 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National University than California State University Chico (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 54.5% larger than aid received National University ($9,162 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or National University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National University or CSU .
CSU vs. National University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or National 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 National University and CSU.
- Graduates from National University earn on average $5,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $11,642 lower median federal student loan debt than National University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,642)
- CSU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than National University graduates. ($175 vs. $296)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/