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Overview |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 83% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $236 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than Humboldt State University ($53,810.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than USD ($14,325 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 35.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,540 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Humboldt State University (83% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 293.1% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($36,408 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 246 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming USD students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than USD (52.6%)
Humboldt State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or USD? 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 USD and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Humboldt State University (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $31,200 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $3,404 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,904)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($201 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/