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Overview |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Palo Alto, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,129 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | paloaltou.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
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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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $186 |
Diversity |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 34% |
Students |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | ||
| 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
- California State University Chico is larger than than Pacific Graduate School of Psychology based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,129 students)
CSU vs. Pacific Graduate School of Psychology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Pacific Graduate School of Psychology?
- California State University Chico is ?% more expensive to attend than Pacific Graduate School of Psychology for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Palo Alto University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Palo Alto University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Palo Alto University ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Pacific Graduate School of Psychology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Graduate School of Psychology or CSU .
CSU vs. Pacific Graduate School of Psychology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Pacific Graduate School of Psychology? 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 Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and CSU.
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Graduate School of Psychology graduates. ($17,000 vs. $18,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Graduate School of Psychology graduates. ($175 vs. $186)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Graduate School of Psychology students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/