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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 Cal State Fullerton| UC Blue Ash College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Blue Ash, OH | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,569 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,054 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,474 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,628 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 72% |
Admission |
Blue Ash | 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 | 2.91 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $156 |
Diversity |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Blue Ash | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 6,128 students)
Blue Ash vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Ash or CSU Channel Islands?
- UC Blue Ash College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,054.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at CSU Channel Islands than UC Blue Ash College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than CSU Channel Islands ($12,474 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at UC Blue Ash College are 26.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,852 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at UC Blue Ash College than California State University Channel Islands (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 67.2% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($9,412 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Blue Ash vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $500 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,600)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Blue Ash graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Blue Ash graduates. ($156 vs. $237)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/