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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH UNK California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield K-State| Wayne State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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 |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $156 |
Diversity |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WSC | 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 0.7% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.2% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Wayne State College ($17,622.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than WSC ($13,540 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 83.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,870 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than California State University Channel Islands (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 20.1% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,412 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC 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 WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
WSC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Wayne State College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $6,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $4,867 lower median federal student loan debt than WSC graduates. ($15,183 vs. $20,050)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than WSC graduates. ($156 vs. $207)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/