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Overview |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,396 students)
California Baptist University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or SAU?
- California Baptist University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at California Baptist University than Spring Arbor University ($35,958.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than California Baptist University ($22,375 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 5.2% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($10,652 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than California Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($22,757 vs. $20,677)
California Baptist University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 113 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than SAU (47.3%)
California Baptist University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or SAU? 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 SAU and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than California Baptist University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/