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California State University-Northridge Franklin University CSUMB Wilberforce University CSU KY State CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Central State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $156 |
Diversity |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Central State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than CSU Channel Islands ($10,194 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 49.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,900 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than California State University Channel Islands (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 35.6% larger than aid received Central State University ($9,412 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University 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 Central State University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Central State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Central State University (54% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $18,900 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $27,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $23,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $39,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $247 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($156 vs. $403)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/