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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| Musicians Institute | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Hollywood, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,525 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,525 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,438 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,976 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,265 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 72% |
Admission |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 348 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 273 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $156 |
Diversity |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Musicians Institute | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Musicians Institute | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 864 students)
Musicians Institute vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Musicians Institute or CSU Channel Islands?
- Musicians Institute is 327.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($24,525.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Musicians Institute than California State University Channel Islands ($24,525.00 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 Musicians Institute ($13,540 vs. $36,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 31.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,438 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Musicians Institute (72% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 120.7% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($9,412 vs. $4,265)
Musicians Institute vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Musicians Institute 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 Musicians Institute .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Musicians Institute (78.4%)
Musicians Institute vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Musicians Institute 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 Musicians Institute.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California State University Channel Islands (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $11,200 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,900)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/