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Overview |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 26,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | calstatela.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $5,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $10,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 33,939 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 29,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $133 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Cal State LA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than California Baptist University based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 11,495 students)
California Baptist University vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Cal State LA?
- California Baptist University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at California Baptist University than California State University Los Angeles ($35,958.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than California Baptist University ($5,801 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 60.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($11,210 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than California State University Los Angeles (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 108.6% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($22,757 vs. $10,907)
California Baptist University vs. Cal State LA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Cal State LA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State LA or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at California Baptist University (960) is 86 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Cal State LA? 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 LA and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than California State University Los Angeles (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $1,800 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $14,080 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($12,920 vs. $27,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($133 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/