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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 California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced FSW| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 72% |
Admission |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $156 |
Diversity |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCF | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 6,128 students)
SCF vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 142.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 645.1% higher at CSU Channel Islands than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($17,622.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than CSU Channel Islands ($13,451 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Channel Islands are 28% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($16,300 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than California State University Channel Islands (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 91.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,412 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $12,400 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $6,573 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($8,610 vs. $15,183)
- SCF graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($89 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/