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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 LA| Governors State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $156 |
Diversity |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Governors State University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Governors State University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than CSU Channel Islands ($9,833 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 48.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,000 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 27.4% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($11,987 vs. $9,412)
GSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,600)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $2,067 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $17,250)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than GSU graduates. ($156 vs. $178)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/