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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| Pacific Oaks College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $156 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or CSU Channel Islands?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 13.7% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($16,300 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Pacific Oaks College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,412 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $4,000 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $5,784 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($15,183 vs. $20,967)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($156 vs. $216)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/