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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| Pacific Union College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| 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 |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $156 |
Diversity |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PUC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or CSU Channel Islands?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Channel Islands ($32,655.00 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 PUC ($13,540 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 75.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,273 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 148.4% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($23,383 vs. $9,412)
PUC vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Pacific Union College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $13,100 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $14,817 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,183 vs. $30,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($156 vs. $310)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/