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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Northridge, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 37,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #900 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | csun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $11,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $8,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $10,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 25,965 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 23,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,196 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $146 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| 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 Northridge is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California State University-Northridge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or California State University-Northridge?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Northridge ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Azusa Pacific University ($8,936 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 28.5% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($9,222 vs. $11,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Northridge (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 161.4% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($27,474 vs. $10,511)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California State University-Northridge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or California State University-Northridge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-Northridge or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 178 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at California State University-Northridge (19)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California State University-Northridge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or California State University-Northridge? 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 California State University-Northridge and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Northridge (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $6,700 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $8,304 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($14,196 vs. $22,500)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($146 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/