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Overview |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 390 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cogswell.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,480 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,480 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,486 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,887 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,068 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 116 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 75 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,163 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $322 | $156 |
Diversity |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cogswell College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Cogswell College based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 390 students)
Cogswell College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cogswell College or CSU Channel Islands?
- Cogswell College is 274.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($21,480.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Cogswell College than California State University Channel Islands ($21,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Cogswell College ($13,540 vs. $29,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 13.4% lower than costs at Cogswell College ($16,300 vs. $18,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cogswell College than California State University Channel Islands (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 33.2% larger than aid received Cogswell College ($9,412 vs. $7,068)
Cogswell College vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cogswell College 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 Cogswell College .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Cogswell College (2.77)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Cogswell College (64.7%)
Cogswell College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cogswell College 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 Cogswell College.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Cogswell College (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cogswell College earn on average $22,700 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $15,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Cogswell College graduates. ($15,183 vs. $31,163)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Cogswell College graduates. ($156 vs. $322)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cogswell College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/