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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| California State University Northridge | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 73% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $220 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 25% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 777 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at California State University-Northridge than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than CDU ($8,936 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 50.1% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($11,848 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 8.6% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($11,419 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CDU (3.26)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than CDU (80.5%)
California State University-Northridge vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or CDU? 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 CDU and California State University-Northridge.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $23,400 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $7,123 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($14,196 vs. $21,319)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($146 vs. $220)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/