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Overview |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Redlands, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 3,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #248 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | redlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $55,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $55,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $28,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $42,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 3,872 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1113/1278 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $294 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Redlands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 3,460 students)
CSU vs. University of Redlands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Redlands?
- University of Redlands is 863.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($55,328.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214% higher at University of Redlands than California State University Chico ($55,328.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than University of Redlands ($15,517 vs. $28,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Redlands ($15,212 vs. $15,758)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Redlands than California State University Chico (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 361.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($42,251 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. University of Redlands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or University of Redlands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Redlands or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 127 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than University of Redlands (81.9%)
CSU vs. University of Redlands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or University of Redlands? 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 Redlands and CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than California State University Chico (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $4,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($175 vs. $294)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/