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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| San Francisco Bay University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Aug 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or CSUMB?
- San Francisco Bay University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,920.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at CSUMB than San Francisco Bay University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than SFBU ($11,435 vs. $12,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 76.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($9,200 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Bay University students is 10% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,570 vs. $8,702)
SFBU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SFBU (69.4%)
SFBU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/