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Overview |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 279 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $293 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | AUSB | ||
| 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
- Humboldt State University is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 279 students)
Humboldt State University vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or AUSB?
- Humboldt State University is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Humboldt State University than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Humboldt State University than Antioch University Santa Barbara (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($9,262 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Humboldt State University .
Humboldt State University vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Humboldt State University.
- Graduates of Humboldt State University and AUSB have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,000 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $8,875 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,375)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($201 vs. $293)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/