Chico State vs. San Diego Mesa
Both California State University-Chico and San Diego Mesa College are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California State University-Chico and San Diego Mesa College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Chico State's tuition ($21,072) is more expensive than San Diego Mesa ($10,002).
- 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%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.
- San Diego Mesa (19,212 students) is larger than Chico State (15,257 students) with more enrolled students.
- Chico State ($11,291) has higher amount of financial aid than San Diego Mesa ($4,608).
- Chico State's graduation rate (63%) is higher than San Diego Mesa (35%).

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
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,146 In-State
$10,002 out-of-state
$10,002 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,608
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
19,212 (All undergraduate)
7,447 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
297 Faculties (full-time)
486 Staffs (full-time)
$95,935 Faculty Salary
$97,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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