California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) vs. Chicago State University (CSU)

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  • Both California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) and Chicago State University (CSU) are public.
  • CSU Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA and CSU is located in Chicago, IL.
  • CSU Bakersfield has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than CSU ($12,754).
  • CSU Bakersfield has tighter acceptance rate of 61.12% than CSU (77.87%).
  • CSU Bakersfield is larger with 9,613 students than CSU (2,317 students).
California State University-Bakersfield

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#65 in California
Rankings#38 in Illinois
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Bakersfield, CALocationChicago, IL
CSU BakersfieldKnown asCSU
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$7,696 California residents
$19,576 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,018 Illinois residents
$12,754 out-of-state
$9,130 California residents
$18,634 out-of-state
Graduate$10,294 Illinois residents
$16,162 out-of-state
$9,655Financial Aid$12,049
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Application Fee$25 undergraduate
$30 graduate
61.12%Acceptance Rate77.87%
26.45%Yield12.88%
Test Scores
Student Population
9,613Total Students2,317
8,188Undergraduate1,450
1,425Graduate867
1,893Online Enrollment419
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate27%
2%Transfer-out Rate30%
73%Retention Rate55%
$50,100Average Earning after Graduation$38,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500)
$9,000 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250)
$7,800 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,000 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
347 Full-time
317 Part-time
Number of Faculties191 Full-time
53 Part-time
939 Full-time
356 Part-time
Number of Staffs586 Full-time
73 Part-time
$85,232 for Faculties
$71,774 Part-time
Average Salary$76,283 for Faculties
$70,937 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023