Chico State vs. Calvin
The following statements compare California State University-Chico and Calvin University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Calvin's tuition ($39,350) is more expensive than Chico State ($21,072).
- Calvin's acceptance rate (70.91%) is lower than Chico State (92.72%).
- Calvin has higher yield (21.44%) than Chico State (10.16%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
- Calvin's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Chico State (23 to 1).
- Chico State (15,257 students) is larger than Calvin (3,681 students) with more enrolled students.
- Calvin ($26,719) has higher amount of financial aid than Chico State ($11,291).
- Calvin's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Chico State (63%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,472 In-State
$21,072 out-of-state
$21,072 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,291
Test Scores
Admission
92.72% Acceptance Rate
10.16% Yield
Enrollment
13,792 Undergraduate
1,465 Graduate
2,599 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
493 Faculties (full-time)
1,442 Staffs (full-time)
$104,996 Faculty Salary
$76,427 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$39,350
Financial Aid
$26,719
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
70.91% Acceptance Rate
21.44% Yield
Enrollment
3,356 Undergraduate
325 Graduate
318 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
194 Faculties (full-time)
598 Staffs (full-time)
$86,034 Faculty Salary
$67,966 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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