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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| East Central University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Ada, OK | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,200 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecok.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,300 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,810 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,752 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,355 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,911 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,161 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 761 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,878 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $156 |
Diversity |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ECU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 3,200 students)
ECU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or CSU Channel Islands?
- East Central University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at CSU Channel Islands than East Central University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than CSU Channel Islands ($9,355 vs. $10,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 83.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,752 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than California State University Channel Islands (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 43.7% larger than aid received East Central University ($12,804 vs. $8,911)
ECU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than ECU (65.5%)
ECU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than East Central University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $5,800 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,300)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,878)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($156 vs. $174)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/