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Overview |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 355 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | sdcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $33,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $15,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1098 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | San Diego Christian College | ||
| 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 San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 355 students)
California Baptist University vs. San Diego Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or San Diego Christian College?
- California Baptist University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than San Diego Christian College for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at California Baptist University than San Diego Christian College ($35,958.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than San Diego Christian College ($27,304 vs. $33,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 4.4% lower than costs at San Diego Christian College ($11,210 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than San Diego Christian College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 48.7% larger than aid received San Diego Christian College ($22,757 vs. $15,300)
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or San Diego Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Christian College or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at California Baptist University (960) is 27 points higher than at San Diego Christian College (933)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at San Diego Christian College (20)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at San Diego Christian College (3.26)
California Baptist University vs. San Diego Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or San Diego Christian College? 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 Diego Christian College and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than San Diego Christian College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $5,600 more per year than San Diego Christian College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,500)
- San Diego Christian College students graduate with a $3,894 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($23,106 vs. $27,000)
- San Diego Christian College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Christian College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/