Sac State vs California State University-Channel Islands (CSUCI)

California State University-Sacramento (CSUS) and California State University-Channel Islands (CSUCI) are two distinct universities within the California State University system, each offering unique educational experiences. CSUS, located in the vibrant capital city of Sacramento, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while CSUCI, situated in the scenic coastal region of Ventura County, emphasizes experiential learning and environmental sustainability. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, these universities cater to different student preferences and aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and successful college journey.

	California State University-Channel Islands	California State University-Sacramento
Overview
Location	Camarillo, California	Sacramento, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	81.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.0%	93.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	9,244	22,706
Total number of admissions given out	8,597	21,272
Admitted students who chose to enroll	566	3,581
Yield rate	6.6%	16.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,533 Out of state: $43,413	In state: $31,488 Out of state: $43,368
Average net price	$14,493	$7,778
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,740 Meal plan: $4,920	Room/dormitory: $7,744 Meal plan: $5,030
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	78.0% Average amount $9,261	80.0% Average amount $9,769
Students receiving federal student loan	16.0% Average amount $4,743	18.0% Average amount $4,607
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $8,137	0.0% Average amount $12,368

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,471 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%	29,451 Men 42.8% Women 57.2%
Graduate students	495 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%	3,047 Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.8%	1.6%
International students	3.8%	4.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,526	2,173
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas Washington Alaska Colorado	California Washington Arizona Hawaii Alaska

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Education Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	25:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	58.1%	57.5%
Dropout rate	34.7%	32.1%
Transferred out	4.0%	3.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $91,801 Year 2: $89,613 Year 3: $92,557 Biotechnology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,178 Year 2: $78,785 Year 3: $91,691 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,535 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $83,734 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,899 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $78,530 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $69,846 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $61,681 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,387 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $50,706 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,995 Year 2: $40,034 Year 3: $49,378 Natural Resources Management and Policy (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,104 Year 2: $42,712 Year 3: $49,170 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,204 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: $46,165	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $105,852 Year 2: $108,495 Year 3: $114,088 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,797 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $101,346 Construction Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $81,148 Year 2: $80,779 Year 3: $91,338 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,787 Year 2: $80,022 Year 3: $90,507 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $83,004 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $89,399 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,951 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $85,246 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,130 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $82,173 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,865 Year 2: $73,739 Year 3: $81,304 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,510 Year 2: $67,240 Year 3: $80,353 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,158 Year 2: $64,406 Year 3: $73,910

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