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Overview |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $178 |
Diversity |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or San Francisco State?
- Biola University is 672.9% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at Biola University than San Francisco State University ($44,382.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than Biola University ($13,267 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 70.6% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($10,522 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than San Francisco State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 169.8% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($26,521 vs. $9,830)
Biola University vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 136 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or San Francisco State? 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 San Francisco State and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than San Francisco State University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,900)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($178 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/