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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton| Hope International University | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Becker College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
HIU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
HIU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
HIU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 39% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Becker College is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Becker College than Hope International University ($36,300.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 5.7% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($23,077 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 99 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at HIU (3.26)
HIU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or Becker 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 Becker College and HIU.
- The graduation rate at HIU is higher than Becker College (32% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $6,900 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- HIU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/