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Overview |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
HIU | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Jessup University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than Hope International University ($36,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than San Jose Christian College ($26,146 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 1.5% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($13,050 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Hope International University ($23,855 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or HIU .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 102 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman San Jose Christian College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at HIU (3.26)
- San Jose Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and HIU.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Hope International University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from William Jessup University earn on average $400 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,700)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/