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Overview |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,144 students)
California Baptist University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or GWU?
- California Baptist University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at California Baptist University than Gardner Webb University ($35,958.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than California Baptist University ($22,339 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 4.1% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($10,770 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 6% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($24,130 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 17 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than GWU (74.9%)
California Baptist University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or GWU? 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 GWU and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is the same as at Gardner Webb University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/