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Overview |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 73% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $144 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or CSUMB?
- Humboldt State University and CSUMB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Humboldt State University as California State University Monterey Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than CSUMB ($13,837 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 24.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($13,166 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Humboldt State University (73% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 4.3% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,480 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Humboldt State University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CSUMB (94.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $6,300 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($144 vs. $201)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University 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/