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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 | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $320 |
Diversity |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Woodbury University | ||
| 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 943 students)
CSU vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Woodbury University?
- Woodbury University is 655.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Woodbury University than California State University Chico ($43,392.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Woodbury University ($15,517 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 7.6% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,138 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than California State University Chico (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 159.9% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($23,816 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 59 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
CSU vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Woodbury University? 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 Woodbury University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Woodbury University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $1,900 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $50,500)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $31,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($175 vs. $320)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/