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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 Temple UC Merced| Vermont Technical College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $156 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (5,688 students vs. 5,136 students)
Vermont Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or CSU Channel Islands?
- Vermont Technical College is 73.9% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Vermont Tech than California State University Channel Islands ($19,992.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Vermont Tech ($10,931 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 10.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,898 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than California State University Channel Islands (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 6.7% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($12,804 vs. $12,000)
Vermont Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Vermont Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Vermont Technical College (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $1,300 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,800)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than Vermont Tech graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,050)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Vermont Tech graduates. ($156 vs. $165)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/