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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 | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 699 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $245 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bushnell | ||
| 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 699 students)
CSU vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bushnell?
- Bushnell University is 474.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Bushnell than California State University Chico ($33,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Bushnell ($15,517 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 45.2% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,480 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than California State University Chico (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 125.3% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($20,642 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 11 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
CSU vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than California State University Chico (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $6,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,731)
- CSU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($175 vs. $245)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/