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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 699 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1140/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $245 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 699 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Bushnell?
- Bushnell University is 474.7% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Bushnell than Humboldt State University ($33,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Bushnell ($14,325 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 19.7% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($10,480 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Humboldt State University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 122.9% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($20,642 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Bushnell University (992) is 2 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell 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 (98.2%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Humboldt State University (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $4,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,731)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/