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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| 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 | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $216 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| 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 Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 1,068 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Humboldt State University than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 47.8% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($12,540 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Humboldt State University than Pacific Oaks College (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,262 vs. $0)
Humboldt State University vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or Humboldt State University .
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Humboldt State University vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and Humboldt State University.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $1,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,967)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/