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VSU California State University-Northridge Old Dominion Hampton University Bowie State University CSUMB CSU ECSU CSUDH Delaware State University California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay| Norfolk State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $156 |
Diversity |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
NSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Norfolk State University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Norfolk State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than NSU ($13,540 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 50.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,844 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than California State University Channel Islands (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 29.2% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($12,164 vs. $9,412)
NSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU 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 NSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at NSU (2.9)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than NSU (89.5%)
NSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Norfolk State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $9,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,700)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $15,817 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $31,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($156 vs. $320)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/