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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 1,624 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than California State University Fullerton ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than San Jose Christian College ($7,925 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 26.1% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($13,249 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Fullerton (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 159.5% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($23,855 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 12 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University Fullerton (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $8,900 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/