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Overview |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,627 students)
California Baptist University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Belhaven University?
- California Baptist University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at California Baptist University than Belhaven University ($35,958.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than California Baptist University ($19,794 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 23.2% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($9,100 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than Belhaven University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($22,757 vs. $17,067)
California Baptist University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or California Baptist University .
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
California Baptist University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Belhaven University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,900)
- California Baptist University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- California Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/