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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 OSU Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly| California State University Chico | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | OIT | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $236 |
Diversity |
CSU | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 5,103 students)
CSU vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 82.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at OIT than California State University Chico ($33,397.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than OIT ($15,187 vs. $17,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 38.1% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,604 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than California State University Chico (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 14.6% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,331 vs. $9,018)
CSU vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 44 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming OIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than OIT (91.7%)
CSU vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or OIT? 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 OIT and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $2,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,875)
- CSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($175 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/