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California State University-Northridge CSN 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| Nevada State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Henderson, NV | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,283 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nevada.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,693 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,774 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,979 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,255 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,642 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,733 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,493 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,920 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $156 |
Diversity |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,283 students vs. 5,688 students)
NSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSC or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 0.9% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at NSC than California State University Channel Islands ($19,774.00 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 NSC ($10,931 vs. $16,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 29.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,979 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than California State University Channel Islands (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 67.5% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,804 vs. $7,642)
NSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSC 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 NSC .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at NSC (2.75)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than NSC (86.2%)
NSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSC 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 NSC.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Nevada State College (54% vs. 22%)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,737 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,920)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($156 vs. $236)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/