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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH KU California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Fort Hays State University ESU Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Washburn University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $156 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Washburn University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Washburn University than California State University Channel Islands ($20,328.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,473 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 62.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,040 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 20.4% larger than aid received Washburn University ($9,412 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University 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 Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
Washburn University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Washburn University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,800 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,300)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $1,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Washburn University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $16,900)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Washburn University graduates. ($156 vs. $174)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/