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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| The National Hispanic University | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Jose, California | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,045 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nhu.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,896 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,896 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,171 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,015 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 142 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 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 applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 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 |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 38% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 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 |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
NHU | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 0 students)
NHU vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NHU or CSUMB?
- The National Hispanic University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,896.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at CSUMB than The National Hispanic University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than NHU ($11,435 vs. $17,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 61.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,050 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than California State University Monterey Bay (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 44.7% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($8,702 vs. $6,015)
NHU vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NHU or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or NHU .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
NHU vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NHU 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 NHU.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than The National Hispanic University (38% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/