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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 66% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $144 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 7,045 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or CSUMB?
- California State University Northridge and CSUMB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at California State University-Northridge as California State University Monterey Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than CSUMB ($8,936 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 37.3% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,848 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than California State University Monterey Bay (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 20.8% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($10,511 vs. $8,702)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than California State University-Northridge (91.2%)
California State University-Northridge vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $2,200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $196 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-Northridge graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,196)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-Northridge graduates. ($144 vs. $146)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/