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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | William Jessup University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | 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 | $17,998 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State LA | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,624 students)
Cal State LA vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA 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 Los Angeles ($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 Los Angeles than San Jose Christian College ($5,801 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 35.8% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($13,249 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Los Angeles (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 118.7% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($23,855 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA 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 LA .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 138 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman San Jose Christian College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
Cal State LA vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA 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 LA.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University Los Angeles (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $6,800 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $8,580 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($12,920 vs. $21,500)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($133 vs. $222)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/