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Overview |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
| Location | Anaheim, CA | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 264 | 14,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buc.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,360 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,360 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,539 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,746 | $15,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,786 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 62% |
Admission |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,417 | ||
| Admitted | - | 20,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 11, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $175 |
Diversity |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bethesda University of California | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Bethesda University of California based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 264 students)
Bethesda University of California vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethesda University of California or CSU?
- Bethesda University of California is 10.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($6,360.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.1% higher at CSU than Bethesda University of California ($17,622.00 vs. $6,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Bethesda University of California ($15,517 vs. $21,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethesda University of California are 44.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,539 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethesda University of California than California State University Chico (81% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 228.9% larger than aid received Bethesda University of California ($9,162 vs. $2,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethesda University of California or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Bethesda University of California .
Bethesda University of California vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethesda University of California or CSU? 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 CSU and Bethesda University of California.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Bethesda University of California (59% vs. 34%)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethesda University of California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/