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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 | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | SFBU | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $12,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 157 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | SFBU | ||
| 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 | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| 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 | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SFBU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 164 students)
CSU vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or SFBU?
- San Francisco Bay University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,920.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at CSU than San Francisco Bay University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than CSU ($12,510 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 65.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,200 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Bay University students is 4.5% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,570 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than SFBU (69.4%)
CSU vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or SFBU? 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 SFBU and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/