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California State University-Northridge ESU CSUMB CSU WSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay Central San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Pittsburg State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $156 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or CSU Channel Islands?
- Pittsburg State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Pitt State than California State University Channel Islands ($17,696.00 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 Pitt State ($13,540 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 72.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,426 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 206.6% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,412 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Pittsburg State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $2,500 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $4,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($15,183 vs. $20,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($156 vs. $206)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/