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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $156 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,128 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Southern University and A & M College ($17,622.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Southern University and A & M College ($13,540 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 74% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,366 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than California State University Channel Islands (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 25.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,412 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Southern University and A & M College (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $8,100 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,000)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $15,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($15,183 vs. $30,750)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($156 vs. $317)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/