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Overview |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| 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 Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,828 students)
California Baptist University vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- California Baptist University is 3% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at California Baptist University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($35,958.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($27,304 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 4.3% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,210 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than California Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 0% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($22,757 vs. $22,749)
California Baptist University vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 105 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than California Baptist University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $1,200 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,100)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/