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Overview |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $203 |
Diversity |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 6,562 students)
CSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or TAMUK?
- California State University Chico is 11.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at TAMUK than California State University Chico ($18,493.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than CSU ($10,474 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 48% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,823 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than California State University Chico (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 13.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($11,699 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 66 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
CSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $6,100 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $46,300)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $2,636 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,636)
- CSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($175 vs. $203)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/