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Vanguard University of Southern California California Baptist University PUC Cal State Fullerton| La Sierra University | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #935 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $268 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Sierra University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,116 students)
La Sierra University vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or HIU?
- Hope International University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at HIU than La Sierra University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than HIU ($25,076 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 15.2% lower than costs at Hope International University ($11,325 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University as Hope International University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 5.5% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($23,077 vs. $21,867)
La Sierra University vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at La Sierra University (929) is 19 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming La Sierra University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HIU (3.26)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than HIU (32.2%)
La Sierra University vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University or HIU? 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 HIU and La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at La Sierra University is the same as at Hope International University (32% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $12,200 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($268 vs. $310)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/