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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $90 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 6,446 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or York?
- CUNY York College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CSU Bakersfield than CUNY York College ($17,622.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than CSU Bakersfield ($6,670 vs. $7,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 25.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,230 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than California State University Bakersfield (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 19% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($10,750 vs. $9,036)
CSU Bakersfield vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than York (59.1%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or York? 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 York and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than CUNY York College (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $5,100 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $4,368 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Bakersfield graduates. ($8,800 vs. $13,168)
- York graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Bakersfield graduates. ($90 vs. $136)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/