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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC GCU UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay| National University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
National University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,631 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
National University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,527 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,932 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
National University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
National University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,642 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $296 | $144 |
Diversity |
National University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
National University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
National University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (18,631 students vs. 7,045 students)
National University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National University or CSUMB?
- National University is 132% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($13,320.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at CSUMB than National University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than National University ($11,435 vs. $30,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 9.4% lower than costs at National University ($16,262 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National University than California State University Monterey Bay (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 46.7% larger than aid received National University ($8,702 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, National University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or National University .
National University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National 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 National University.
- Graduates from National University earn on average $12,600 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $14,642 lower median federal student loan debt than National University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $28,642)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than National University graduates. ($144 vs. $296)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/