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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| Berkeley School of Theology | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BST | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
BST | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
BST | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
BST | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BST | CSUMB | ||
| 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 Monterey Bay is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay 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 CSUMB than Berkeley School of Theology ($17,622.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 27% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($16,262 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Berkeley School of Theology (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($8,702 vs. $0)
BST vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or BST .
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than BST (66.7%)
BST vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST 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 BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/