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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 | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $268 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | HIU | ||
| 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 Northridge is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 1,116 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or HIU?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than California State University Northridge ($34,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than HIU ($8,936 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 10.1% lower than costs at Hope International University ($11,848 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California State University Northridge (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 119.6% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($23,077 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at Hope International University (910) is 8 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming California State University-Northridge students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at HIU (3.26)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than HIU (32.2%)
California State University-Northridge vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or HIU? 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 HIU and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than Hope International University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $7,800 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,700)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $11,804 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($14,196 vs. $26,000)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($146 vs. $268)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/