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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 72% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $156 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 6,128 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Fullerton and CSU Channel Islands cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State Fullerton as California State University Channel Islands ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than CSU Channel Islands ($7,925 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 2.5% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($16,300 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than California State University Channel Islands (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 2.4% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($9,412 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than California State University Fullerton (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $2,900 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $183 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,183)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($155 vs. $156)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/