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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 | Pathways College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Pathways College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Pasadena, California | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 81 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | pathwayscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Pathways College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $23,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Pathways College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Pathways College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Pathways 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 | Pathways College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 70% | ||
| 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 | Pathways College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Pathways College | ||
| 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 Pathways College based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 81 students)
CSU vs. Pathways College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Pathways College?
- Pathways College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,180.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.1% higher at CSU than Pathways College ($17,622.00 vs. $6,180.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 48% lower than costs at Pathways College ($16,020 vs. $23,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Pathways College (65% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Pathways College ($10,331 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Pathways College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pathways College or CSU .
CSU vs. Pathways College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Pathways 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 Pathways College and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/