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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| Dominican University of California | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | |||
| 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 |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $156 |
Diversity |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or CSU Channel Islands?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California State University Channel Islands ($48,606.00 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 DUofC ($13,540 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 5.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($15,489 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California State University Channel Islands (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 82.7% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($17,194 vs. $9,412)
DUofC vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
DUofC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State University Channel Islands (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $12,300 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $11,817 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($15,183 vs. $27,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($156 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/