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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| University of Nebraska at Kearney | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 73% |
Admission |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $144 |
Diversity |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNK | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or CSUMB?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 12.3% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at CSUMB than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,622.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than UNK ($15,222 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 37.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,936 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than California State University Monterey Bay (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 19.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,480 vs. $8,779)
UNK vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or UNK .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNK (3.24)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UNK (85.8%)
UNK vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $1,900 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,400)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,250)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($144 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/