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Overview |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 4,319 students)
Humboldt State University vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 603.6% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at PLNU than Humboldt State University ($40,400.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than PLNU ($14,325 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 6.3% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,800 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Humboldt State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 109.7% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($19,422 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 158 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than PLNU (81.9%)
Humboldt State University vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or PLNU? 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 PLNU and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Humboldt State University (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/