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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,487 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,900 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,900 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,724 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,117 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,652 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,850 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 3,060 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 994/1314 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 6,487 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or CSUMB?
- Azusa Pacific University is 647.1% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($42,900.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Monterey Bay ($42,900.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Azusa Pacific University ($15,222 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 68.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,724 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 173.4% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($28,652 vs. $10,480)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Azusa Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Azusa Pacific University (79.5%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University 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 Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $8,900 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/