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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State UVU Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield| California State University Northridge | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,760 | 12,567 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,222 | $15,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $6,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,789 | - | ||
| Admitted | 27,748 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $171 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | DSC | ||
| 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (37,760 students vs. 12,567 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or DSC?
- California State University Northridge is 9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at California State University-Northridge than Dixie State College of Utah ($17,622.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than DSC ($8,222 vs. $15,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 35.9% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($9,308 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than California State University Northridge (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 80.2% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($12,000 vs. $6,661)
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
California State University-Northridge vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or DSC? 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 DSC and California State University-Northridge.
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $7,900 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,600)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $2,429 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($14,196 vs. $16,625)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($146 vs. $171)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/