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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 | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,760 | 1,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,222 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,789 | 30 | ||
| Admitted | 27,748 | 3 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 10% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $216 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (37,760 students vs. 1,051 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 458% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($32,040.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Pacific Oaks College than California State University Northridge ($32,040.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 46.6% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($12,648 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than Pacific Oaks College (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($12,000 vs. $0)
California State University-Northridge vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or California State University-Northridge .
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Pacific Oaks College (10%)
California State University-Northridge vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and California State University-Northridge.
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $5,400 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $6,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($14,196 vs. $20,967)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($146 vs. $216)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/