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California State University-Northridge UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater CSUMB CSU UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay CSUDH UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,761 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,806 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,719 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,942 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,088 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 80% |
Admission |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,082 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 7,872 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $156 |
Diversity |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UWO | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 5,688 students)
UWO vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 18.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($17,622.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than UWO ($10,931 vs. $12,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 58.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,940 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (80% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 110.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($12,804 vs. $6,088)
UWO vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWO 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 UWO .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UWO (86.7%)
UWO vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $2,000 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $8,565 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,748)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($156 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/