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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 | Life Pacific College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | San Dimas, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | lifepacific.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $22,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $9,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 145 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 54.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 930/1085 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $20,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $212 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Life Pacific College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 500 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Life Pacific College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Life Pacific College?
- Life Pacific College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Life Pacific College than California State University Northridge ($18,240.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Life Pacific College ($8,936 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 17.3% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($10,100 vs. $11,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Life Pacific College than California State University Northridge (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 7.9% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($10,511 vs. $9,737)
California State University-Northridge vs. Life Pacific College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Life Pacific College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Life Pacific College or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at California State University Northridge (902) is 1 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming California State University-Northridge students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than California State University-Northridge (91.2%)
California State University-Northridge vs. Life Pacific College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than Life Pacific College (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $15,500 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $32,000)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $6,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($14,196 vs. $20,530)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($146 vs. $212)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/