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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| Mt Sierra College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Monrovia, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 130 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsierra.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,220 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,220 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,779 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,531 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $439 | $156 |
Diversity |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mt Sierra College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 130 students)
Mt Sierra College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt Sierra College or CSU Channel Islands?
- Mt Sierra College is 147.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Mt Sierra College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt Sierra College are 18.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($13,779 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Mt Sierra College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College .
Mt Sierra College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Mt Sierra College (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $400 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,700)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $27,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($15,183 vs. $42,531)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $283 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($156 vs. $439)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/