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Overview |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 35% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 61.6% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,772 students)
California Baptist University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or MBTS?
- California Baptist University is 319.1% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.1% higher at California Baptist University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($35,958.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than California Baptist University ($23,318 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 21.8% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,210 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (97% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 294.1% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($22,757 vs. $5,774)
California Baptist University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (983) is 23 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or MBTS? 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 MBTS and California Baptist University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/