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Sacramento State UWB San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Seattle U Cal State Fullerton UW-Seattle Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay| California State University Chico | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UWT | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
CSU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 4,794 students)
CSU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 94.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at UWT than California State University Chico ($39,687.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than CSU ($10,680 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,220 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than California State University Chico (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 41.5% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($12,961 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 37 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than UWT (88.3%)
CSU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UWT? 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 UWT and CSU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $13,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $52,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/