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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 NSU California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| Rogers State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 72% |
Admission |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $156 |
Diversity |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
RSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
RSU | 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,155 students)
RSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 26.6% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Rogers State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than CSU Channel Islands ($13,446 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 52% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,725 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rogers State University than California State University Channel Islands (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 32.4% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($9,412 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU 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 RSU .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
RSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU 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 RSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Rogers State University (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,800 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,300)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than RSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,150)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RSU graduates. ($156 vs. $166)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/