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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay University of Houston-Downtown San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| University of Houston Victoria | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $156 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 12.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Houston Victoria ($17,622.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than CSU Channel Islands ($11,761 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 55.3% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,494 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than California State University Channel Islands (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($9,412 vs. $9,301)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($15,183 vs. $17,529)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($156 vs. $181)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/