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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UWM| University of Wisconsin Parkside | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,947 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwp.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,568 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,966 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,510 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,098 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 72% |
Admission |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,893 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,107 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,965 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $156 |
Diversity |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Parkside | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Parkside | 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,947 students)
Parkside vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Parkside or CSU Channel Islands?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 9.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at CSU Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,622.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than CSU Channel Islands ($8,510 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 104.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,966 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than University of Wisconsin Parkside (72% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 32.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,412 vs. $7,098)
Parkside vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Parkside 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 Parkside .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Parkside vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Parkside 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 Parkside.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (54% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $5,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,000)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,965)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($156 vs. $237)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/