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Overview |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Bakersfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 9,613 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | csub.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $7,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $10,750 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 13,834 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 11,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,168 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $136 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | CSU Bakersfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 9,613 students)
California Baptist University vs. CSU Bakersfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or CSU Bakersfield?
- California Baptist University is 526.2% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at California Baptist University than California State University Bakersfield ($35,958.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than California Baptist University ($7,521 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 26.9% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($11,210 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than California State University Bakersfield (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 111.7% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($22,757 vs. $10,750)
California Baptist University vs. CSU Bakersfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or CSU Bakersfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Bakersfield or California Baptist University .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. CSU Bakersfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than California State University Bakersfield (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $3,200 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,100)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $13,832 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($13,168 vs. $27,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/