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Overview |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 72% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $156 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Humboldt State University and CSU Channel Islands cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Humboldt State University as California State University Channel Islands ($17,622.00 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 Humboldt State University ($13,540 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 30% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,540 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Humboldt State University (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 1.6% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,412 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University .
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Humboldt State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Humboldt State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,100 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $4,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $19,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($156 vs. $201)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/