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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State LSU Nicholls State University Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| Southeastern Louisiana University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $156 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southeastern | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 6,128 students)
Southeastern vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or CSU Channel Islands?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Southeastern than California State University Channel Islands ($18,255.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,291 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 72.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,430 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than California State University Channel Islands (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 14.6% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,785 vs. $9,412)
Southeastern vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Southeastern vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $5,000 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,089 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($15,183 vs. $21,272)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($156 vs. $219)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/