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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| California State University Monterey Bay | Taft University System | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
| Location | Seaside, CA | Santa Ana, CO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,045 | 526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csumb.edu | taftu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $3,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,262 | $18,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,435 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,702 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,611 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| 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 | Taft University System | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSUMB | Taft University System | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Taft University System based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 526 students)
CSUMB vs. Taft University System Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUMB or Taft University System?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Taft University System for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.3% higher at CSUMB than Taft University System ($17,622.00 vs. $3,292.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 13.8% lower than costs at Taft University System ($16,262 vs. $18,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Taft University System (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Taft University System ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUMB or Taft University System? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft University System or CSUMB .
CSUMB vs. Taft University System Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUMB or Taft University System? 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 Taft University System and CSUMB.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/