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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield UC Merced California State University-San Bernardino| California State University Northridge | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 72% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $156 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | 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 Northridge is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 6,128 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge 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 Northridge than CSU Channel Islands ($8,936 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 37.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,848 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than California State University Channel Islands (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 11.7% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,511 vs. $9,412)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than California State University Northridge (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $1,400 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $987 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($14,196 vs. $15,183)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($146 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/