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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan UT Austin| California Baptist University | University of California San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | La Jolla, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 42,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #89 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | ucsd.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $16,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $20,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 131,197 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 31,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $67,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | UCSD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than California Baptist University based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 11,495 students)
California Baptist University vs. UCSD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or UCSD?
- California Baptist University is 210.9% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UCSD than California Baptist University ($41,636.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than California Baptist University ($16,111 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 49.1% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($11,210 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than University of California San Diego (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of California San Diego ($22,757 vs. $20,782)
California Baptist University vs. UCSD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or UCSD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCSD or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 384 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than UCSD (23.7%)
California Baptist University vs. UCSD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or UCSD? 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 UCSD and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than California Baptist University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $22,800 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $45,100)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/