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Overview |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 126 | 41,962 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | fullerton.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,744 | $18,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $6,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,445 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 78% |
Admission |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27 | 48,591 | ||
| Admitted | 17 | 42,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $155 |
Diversity |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BST | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 126 students)
BST vs. Cal State Fullerton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or Cal State Fullerton?
- California State University Fullerton is 101.1% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 517% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Berkeley School of Theology ($17,622.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley School of Theology are 16.5% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($15,744 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Berkeley School of Theology (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($10,445 vs. $0)
BST vs. Cal State Fullerton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or Cal State Fullerton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Fullerton or BST .
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than BST (63%)
BST vs. Cal State Fullerton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST or Cal State Fullerton? 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 Cal State Fullerton and BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/