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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $144 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or CSUMB?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at CSUMB than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 14% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($16,262 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Pacific Oaks College (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($8,702 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Pacific Oaks College .
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $6,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,967)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($144 vs. $216)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/