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Overview |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | hnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $41,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $41,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Holy Names University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Holy Names University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 959 students)
CSUDH vs. Holy Names University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Holy Names University?
- Holy Names University is 624.1% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($41,579.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Holy Names University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($41,579.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Names University are 18.3% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($14,274 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Holy Names University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is ?% larger than aid received Holy Names University ($11,074 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Holy Names University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Names University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Holy Names University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
CSUDH vs. Holy Names University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Holy Names 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 Holy Names University and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Holy Names University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Holy Names University earn on average $8,700 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $13,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $27,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/