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Overview |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $19,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $11,863 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | $23,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $9,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | 281 | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | 264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | |||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $212 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Life Pacific College | ||
| 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 504 students)
CSUDH vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 239.8% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($19,512.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University Dominguez Hills ($19,512.00 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 Life Pacific College ($4,438 vs. $23,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 42.3% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,863 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than California State University Dominguez Hills (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 12.8% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($11,074 vs. $9,815)
CSUDH vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman CSUDH students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CSUDH (91.3%)
CSUDH vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Life Pacific College? 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 Life Pacific College and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Life Pacific College is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $14,800 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $32,000)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $6,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($13,962 vs. $20,530)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($144 vs. $212)
- More Life Pacific College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/