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Overview |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 77% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $181 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 3,784 students)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Houston-Victoria?
- California State University Chico is 12.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at CSU than University of Houston Victoria ($17,622.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than CSU ($9,912 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 52.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,494 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than California State University Chico (77% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 2.7% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($10,612 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
CSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and CSU.
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($17,000 vs. $17,529)
- CSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($175 vs. $181)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/