Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CSU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CSU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 78% |
Admission |
CSU | UHCL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | UHCL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CSU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $177 |
Diversity |
CSU | UHCL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | UHCL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 8,562 students)
CSU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 4.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UHCL than California State University Chico ($19,320.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than UHCL ($15,517 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 61.1% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,440 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Clear Lake than California State University Chico (78% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 85.3% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($16,973 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 22 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than UHCL (69.4%)
CSU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and CSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $1,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,150)
- CSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($175 vs. $177)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/