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Overview |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $310 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | PUC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 870 students)
California Baptist University vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or PUC?
- California Baptist University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at California Baptist University than Pacific Union College ($35,958.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than California Baptist University ($21,841 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 20.9% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($9,273 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 2.8% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($23,383 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 24 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PUC (3.24)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than PUC (48.5%)
California Baptist University vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or PUC? 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 PUC and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Pacific Union College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $14,100 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $45,100)
- California Baptist University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- California Baptist University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC 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/