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Overview |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $144 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,614 students)
La Sierra University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or CSUMB?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Monterey Bay ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than La Sierra University ($11,435 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 43.6% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,325 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 151.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($21,867 vs. $8,702)
La Sierra University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
La Sierra University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than La Sierra University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $6,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $30,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($144 vs. $310)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/