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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 | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 3,840 students)
CSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 81.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at USC Aiken than California State University Chico ($20,856.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than CSU ($11,872 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 81.6% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($8,376 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 8% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,891 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 27 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
CSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $12,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $39,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/