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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 | Oak Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Rialto, California | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | oakvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $11,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $7,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $12,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
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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 | Oak Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Oak Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 45 students)
CSU vs. Oak Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Oak Valley College?
- Oak Valley College is 178.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at CSU than Oak Valley College ($17,622.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oak Valley College than CSU ($7,464 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 37.6% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,054 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oak Valley College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 36.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($12,526 vs. $9,162)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Oak Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Valley College or CSU .
CSU vs. Oak Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Oak Valley 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 Oak Valley College and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/