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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 the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UWest | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $11,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $13,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 57.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 154 students)
CSU vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UWest?
- University of the West is 136.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at CSU than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than CSU ($11,137 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 25.5% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,760 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California State University Chico (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the West students is 33.6% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($13,807 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UWest? 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 UWest and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/