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Overview |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or CSUMB?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 603.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at PLNU than California State University Monterey Bay ($40,400.00 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 PLNU ($11,435 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 37.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,800 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 123.2% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($19,422 vs. $8,702)
PLNU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (72% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $8,200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/