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Overview |
BST | CSU | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 14,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
BST | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 21,417 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 20,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
BST | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $175 |
Diversity |
BST | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
BST | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BST | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Chico is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or CSU?
- California State University Chico is 101.1% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 517% higher at CSU than Berkeley School of Theology ($17,622.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 35.8% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($15,212 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Berkeley School of Theology (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($9,162 vs. $0)
BST vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or BST .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than BST (66.7%)
BST vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST or CSU? 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 CSU and BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/