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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Colorado Mountain College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 72% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $156 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Colorado Mountain College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than CSU Channel Islands ($6,092 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 44% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,320 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Colorado Mountain College (72% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 27.6% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($9,412 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $11,400 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $6,433 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($8,750 vs. $15,183)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($90 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/