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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 | The National Hispanic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | NHU | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | San Jose, California | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | nhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | NHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $6,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | NHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 59.9% | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | NHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | NHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 15% | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 55% | NaN | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | NHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 0 students)
CSU vs. NHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or NHU?
- The National Hispanic University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,896.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at CSU than The National Hispanic University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than NHU ($15,517 vs. $17,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 51.4% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,050 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 52.3% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($9,162 vs. $6,015)
CSU vs. NHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or NHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NHU or CSU .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CSU (95%)
CSU vs. NHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or NHU? 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 NHU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than The National Hispanic University (59% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/