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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Carson, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 16,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | csudh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $16,035 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $5,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $9,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 19,165 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 17,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | CSUDH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUDH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or CSUDH?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Azusa Pacific University ($5,068 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 73.9% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,222 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Dominguez Hills (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 179.8% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($27,474 vs. $9,819)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUDH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or CSUDH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUDH or Azusa Pacific University .
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. CSUDH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or CSUDH? 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 CSUDH and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $7,400 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $8,538 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $22,500)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/