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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 11,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #742 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | calbaptist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $35,958 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $35,958 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $27,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 7,654 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 6,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | California Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. California Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or California Baptist University?
- California Baptist University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at California Baptist University than Arizona Christian University ($35,958.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than Arizona Christian University ($27,304 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 7% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($11,210 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arizona Christian University as California Baptist University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($22,757 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. California Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or California Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California Baptist University or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 37 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Arizona Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. California Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or California Baptist University? 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 California Baptist University and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than Arizona Christian University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/