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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 66% |
Admission |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $144 |
Diversity |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CDU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or CSUMB?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay than CDU ($11,435 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 9.3% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($16,262 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than California State University Monterey Bay (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 31.2% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($11,419 vs. $8,702)
CDU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than CDU (80.5%)
CDU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $25,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $7,319 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,319)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($144 vs. $220)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/