BST vs. Cal State LA

Comparable Facts

Compare Berkeley School of Theology in Berkeley, CA with California State University Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

California State University Los Angeles is larger than BST based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 108 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Berkeley School of Theology is located in Berkeley, CA (Midsize City setting); California State University Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA (Large City setting).
• Berkeley School of Theology is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. California State University Los Angeles is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Berkeley School of Theology 13:1; California State University Los Angeles 21:1.

BST vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, BST or Cal State LA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley School of Theology are 20.1% lower than at California State University Los Angeles ($15,744 vs. $19,696).
• California State University Los Angeles is 150.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than BST (about $4,304 more per year; $7,160.00 vs. $2,856.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 591.9% higher at Cal State LA than at Berkeley School of Theology (about $16,904 more per year; $19,760.00 vs. $2,856.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than at Berkeley School of Theology (94% vs. 0%).

BST vs. Cal State LA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, BST or Cal State LA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Cal State LA and BST.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresCalifornia State University Los Angeles 870/1060.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresCalifornia State University Los Angeles 15/20.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: BST - Test-free; Cal State LA - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Cal State LA Jan 19, 2027.
• Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than BST (88.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 50% at BST vs. 9.4% at Cal State LA.

BST vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for BST and Cal State LA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• California State University Los Angeles's six-year graduation rate is 36%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for BST.
• Graduates from California State University Los Angeles have median earnings of about $46,900 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for BST.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.