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Overview |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 66% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Dec 4, 2024 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $201 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 6,025 students)
CSUDH vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Humboldt State University?
- California State University Dominguez Hills and Humboldt State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSUDH as Humboldt State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Humboldt State University ($5,068 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 27.9% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($12,540 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Humboldt State University (90% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 6% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,819 vs. $9,262)
CSUDH vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH 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 CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CSUDH (89.1%)
CSUDH vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $7,800 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $5,538 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $19,500)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($144 vs. $201)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/