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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach California State University-Northridge Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino CSU Cal State East Bay CSUMB La Verne| California State University Los Angeles | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $156 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State LA | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 6,128 students)
Cal State LA vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Los Angeles 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 LA 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 Los Angeles than CSU Channel Islands ($5,801 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 10.4% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($16,300 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than California State University Channel Islands (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 15.9% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,907 vs. $9,412)
Cal State LA vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA 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 LA .
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Cal State LA vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA 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 LA.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than California State University Los Angeles (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $800 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($12,920 vs. $15,183)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($133 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/