Chico State vs. Adams State
The following statements compare California State University-Chico and Adams State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Adams State's tuition ($21,848) is more expensive than Chico State ($19,944).
- Chico State's acceptance rate (93.72%) is lower than Chico State (93.72%).
- Chico State has higher yield (10.41%) than Chico State (10.41%).
- Adams State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Chico State (20 to 1).
- Chico State (14,523 students) is larger than Adams State (2,950 students) with more enrolled students.
- Adams State ($10,511) has higher amount of financial aid than Chico State ($10,138).
- Chico State's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Adams State (32%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,064 In-State
$19,944 out-of-state
$19,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,138
Test Scores
Admission
93.72% Acceptance Rate
10.41% Yield
Enrollment
13,160 Undergraduate
1,363 Graduate
2,144 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
493 Faculties (full-time)
1,442 Staffs (full-time)
$86,141 Faculty Salary
$63,218 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,609 annual charge
-1,758 capacity

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,776 In-State
$21,848 out-of-state
$21,848 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,511
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,576 Undergraduate
1,374 Graduate
913 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
109 Faculties (full-time)
345 Staffs (full-time)
$58,186 Faculty Salary
$45,259 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,113 annual charge
-950 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,440 annual charge
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