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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 | Cogswell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Sunnyvale, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 390 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | cogswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $21,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $18,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $29,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $7,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 116 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 75 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 56% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $31,163 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $322 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Cogswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Northridge is larger than than Cogswell College based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 390 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Cogswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Cogswell College?
- Cogswell College is 274.1% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($21,480.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Cogswell College than California State University Northridge ($21,480.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Cogswell College ($8,936 vs. $29,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 56% lower than costs at Cogswell College ($11,848 vs. $18,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cogswell College than California State University Northridge (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 48.7% larger than aid received Cogswell College ($10,511 vs. $7,068)
California State University-Northridge vs. Cogswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Cogswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cogswell College or California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Cogswell College (2.77)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Cogswell College (64.7%)
California State University-Northridge vs. Cogswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or Cogswell 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 Cogswell College and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than Cogswell College (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cogswell College earn on average $21,300 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $16,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Cogswell College graduates. ($14,196 vs. $31,163)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Cogswell College graduates. ($146 vs. $322)
- More Cogswell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/