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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 | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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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 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $255 |
Diversity |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 67% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| 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 Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 631 students)
CSU vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Sierra Nevada University?
- Sierra Nevada University is 497.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Sierra Nevada University than California State University Chico ($34,319.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 10% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,825 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Sierra Nevada University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 9 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
CSU vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Sierra Nevada University? 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 Sierra Nevada University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Sierra Nevada University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $8,800 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,750)
- CSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($175 vs. $255)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/