Chico State vs. Palo Alto
Both California State University-Chico and Palo Alto University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California State University-Chico and Palo Alto University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Palo Alto's tuition ($24,604) is more expensive than Chico State ($21,072).
- Chico State's acceptance rate (92.72%) is lower than Chico State (92.72%).
- Chico State has higher yield (10.16%) than Chico State (10.16%).
- Palo Alto's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Chico State (23 to 1).
- Chico State (15,257 students) is larger than Palo Alto (1,065 students) with more enrolled students.
- Chico State ($11,291) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Alto ($10,365).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$24,604
Financial Aid
$10,365
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
14 Undergraduate
1,051 Graduate
343 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
46 Faculties (full-time)
118 Staffs (full-time)
$145,668 Faculty Salary
$120,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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