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California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Cal State LA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU UC Merced CSUMB California State University-San Bernardino San Francisco State CSU Channel Islands CSUDH Cal State East Bay| Berkeley School of Theology | California State University Bakersfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 9,613 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | csub.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $7,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 13,834 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 11,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 Bakersfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $13,168 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $136 |
Diversity |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BST | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| 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 Bakersfield is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. CSU Bakersfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or CSU Bakersfield?
- California State University Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield are 45.1% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($14,230 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than Berkeley School of Theology (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($10,750 vs. $0)
BST vs. CSU Bakersfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or CSU Bakersfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Bakersfield or BST .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than BST (66.7%)
BST vs. CSU Bakersfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST or CSU Bakersfield? 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 Bakersfield and BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/