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Overview |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 870 students)
CSUDH vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Dominguez Hills ($32,655.00 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 PUC ($5,068 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 72.9% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,273 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 138.1% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($23,383 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than PUC (48.5%)
CSUDH vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $12,400 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $16,038 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($13,962 vs. $30,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($144 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/