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Overview |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #831 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Humboldt State University | ||
| 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 Baptist University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 6,025 students)
California Baptist University vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Humboldt State University?
- California Baptist University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at California Baptist University than Humboldt State University ($35,958.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than California Baptist University ($14,325 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 11.9% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,210 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than Humboldt State University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 145.7% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($22,757 vs. $9,262)
California Baptist University vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 30 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Humboldt State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/