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Overview |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Northridge, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,296 | 37,760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | csun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,704 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,704 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,234 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,510 | $8,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,096 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,003 | 29,789 | ||
| Admitted | 2,405 | 27,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 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 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,196 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $146 |
Diversity |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | California State University-Northridge | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Biola 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 Biola University based on total student enrollment (37,760 students vs. 5,296 students)
Biola University vs. California State University-Northridge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or California State University-Northridge?
- Biola University is 713.4% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($46,704.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165% higher at Biola University than California State University Northridge ($46,704.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Biola University ($8,222 vs. $30,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 12.6% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($11,234 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than California State University Northridge (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 134.1% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($28,096 vs. $12,000)
Biola University vs. California State University-Northridge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola 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 Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 213 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California State University-Northridge (19)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Biola University (60.1%)
Biola University vs. California State University-Northridge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than California State University Northridge (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $1,400 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $10,304 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($14,196 vs. $24,500)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($146 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/