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Overview |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $25,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $34,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 6,172 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 4,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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 | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | La Verne | ||
| 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 La Verne based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 5,662 students)
Humboldt State University vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or La Verne?
- University of La Verne is 698.5% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at La Verne than Humboldt State University ($45,850.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than La Verne ($14,325 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($12,540 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than Humboldt State University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 269.7% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($34,244 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 44 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming La Verne students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than La Verne (73.5%)
Humboldt State University vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or La Verne? 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 La Verne and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than Humboldt State University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $13,000 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne 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/