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Overview |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
| Location | Seaside, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,045 | 136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csumb.edu | |||
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Costs |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,034 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,034 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,262 | $10,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,435 | $25,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,702 | $25,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,568 | 132 | ||
| Admitted | 11,611 | 115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CSUMB | Providence Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Providence Christian College based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 136 students)
CSUMB vs. Providence Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUMB or Providence Christian College?
- Providence Christian College is 475.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($33,034.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Providence Christian College than California State University Monterey Bay ($33,034.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Providence Christian College ($11,435 vs. $25,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence Christian College are 48% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,986 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence Christian College than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence Christian College students is 194.1% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($25,592 vs. $8,702)
CSUMB vs. Providence Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUMB or Providence Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence Christian College or CSUMB .
- Accepted freshman Providence Christian College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Providence Christian College (87.1%)
CSUMB vs. Providence Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUMB or Providence 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 Providence Christian College and CSUMB.
- The graduation rate at Providence Christian College is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/