The University of West Florida (UWF) vs Chico State

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the vibrant city of Pensacola, Florida, or the charming college town of Chico, California. The University of West Florida (UWF) and California State University-Chico (CSUC) offer distinct experiences for students seeking a quality education. UWF boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while CSUC has a slightly higher graduation rate. Both universities offer a diverse range of popular majors, including business, psychology, and nursing, catering to students with various academic interests. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into specific details about these institutions, such as student body demographics, tuition fees, and available scholarships, to determine which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	California State University-Chico	The University of West Florida
Overview
Location	Chico, California	Pensacola, Florida
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
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	81.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.5%	52.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		58.0%
Students submitting ACT score		67.0%
Total number of applicants	19,990	8,660
Total number of admissions given out	17,086	4,573
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,929	1,159
Yield rate	11.3%	25.3%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $35,864	In state: $21,528 Out of state: $34,409
Average net price	$13,749	$10,344
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $4,319 Out of state: $16,587
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,609 Meal plan: $3,881	Room/dormitory: $5,900 Meal plan: $4,590
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	63.0% Average amount $8,691	97.0% Average amount $10,774
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $4,637	22.0% Average amount $4,656
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,369	1.0% Average amount $10,351

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,462 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	9,319 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Graduate students	1,240 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%	3,969 Men 31.7% Women 68.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	1.3%	N/A
International students	2.9%	2.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,323	1,467
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Washington Arizona Colorado	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering Technologies	Health Professions Liberal Arts Education Business Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	65.4%	52.0%
Dropout rate	27.4%	38.0%
Transferred out	4.8%	7.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,107 Year 2: $95,797 Year 3: $96,478 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,190 Year 2: $83,091 Year 3: $93,961 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,808 Year 2: $74,241 Year 3: $91,563 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,244 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $79,499 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,761 Year 2: $69,617 Year 3: $79,308 Engineering, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,803 Year 2: $66,355 Year 3: $76,389 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,879 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $74,258 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,880 Year 2: $66,222 Year 3: $74,116 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,298 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $69,321 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,812 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $68,680	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,119 Year 2: $61,172 Year 3: $71,579 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,454 Year 2: $54,322 Year 3: $61,949 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,076 Year 2: $58,454 Year 3: $61,780 Curriculum and Instruction (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $57,639 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,438 Year 2: $52,895 Year 3: $57,401 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,827 Year 2: $49,854 Year 3: $57,159 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,104 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $56,478 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,359 Year 2: $50,773 Year 3: $56,183 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,664 Year 2: $49,918 Year 3: $54,030 Mathematics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,129 Year 2: $50,105 Year 3: $52,616

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