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Overview |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $310 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 870 students)
Humboldt State University vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than Humboldt State University ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than PUC ($14,325 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 35.2% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,273 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Humboldt State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 152.5% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($23,383 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 6 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than PUC (48.5%)
Humboldt State University vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or PUC? 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 PUC and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Humboldt State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($201 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/