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California State University-Northridge UCO-Central CSUMB CSU NWOSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Weatherford, OK | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,777 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swosu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,585 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,695 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,930 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,699 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,539 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 72% |
Admission |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,974 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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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 |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,687 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $156 |
Diversity |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
SWOSU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SWOSU | 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,777 students)
SWOSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWOSU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than SWOSU ($13,540 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 135.2% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($6,930 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than California State University Channel Islands (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 10.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,412 vs. $8,539)
SWOSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWOSU 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 SWOSU .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
SWOSU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWOSU 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 SWOSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $504 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $15,687)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($156 vs. $162)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/