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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 | $14,932 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 1,624 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach ($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 Long Beach than San Jose Christian College ($9,346 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 12.7% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($13,249 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Long Beach (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 151.7% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($23,855 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 44 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is the same as at William Jessup University (54% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $11,000 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Long Beach 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 Long Beach graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Cal State Long Beach 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/