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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| Berkeley School of Theology | California State University Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 26,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | calstatela.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $5,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 33,939 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 29,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2024 |
Academics |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $133 |
Diversity |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BST | Cal State LA | ||
| 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 Los Angeles is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or Cal State LA?
- California State University Los Angeles 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 Cal State LA 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 Los Angeles are 14.7% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($17,998 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Berkeley School of Theology (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($10,907 vs. $0)
BST vs. Cal State LA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or Cal State LA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State LA or BST .
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than BST (66.7%)
BST vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST or Cal State LA? 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 Cal State LA and BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/