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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| Antioch University Santa Barbara | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 279 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | antiochsb.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,375 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $144 |
Diversity |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
AUSB | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 279 students)
AUSB vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUSB or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSUMB than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Antioch University Santa Barbara (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AUSB or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or AUSB .
AUSB vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUSB or CSUMB? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSUMB and AUSB.
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $6,300 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $14,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($14,000 vs. $28,375)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($144 vs. $293)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/