California Baptist University vs. University of Redlands

Comparable Facts

Compare California Baptist University in Riverside, CA with University of Redlands in Redlands, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Baptist University is larger than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (11,902 students vs. 3,087 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Baptist University is located in Riverside, CA (Large City setting); University of Redlands is in Redlands, CA (Small City setting).
• California Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Redlands is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Baptist University 21:1; University of Redlands 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 33.3% lower than at University of Redlands ($12,140 vs. $18,208).
• Out-of-state tuition is 47.7% higher at University of Redlands than at California Baptist University (about $19,650 more per year; $60,878 vs. $41,228).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California Baptist University than at University of Redlands (99% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 80% larger than aid received by California Baptist University students ($48,134 vs. $26,743).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at University of Redlands than at California Baptist University (24 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California Baptist University, test optional at University of Redlands.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Redlands Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of Redlands average a 3.74 high school GPA, 0.16 higher than at California Baptist University (3.58).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.8% at California Baptist University vs. 15.9% at University of Redlands.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California Baptist University graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than University of Redlands graduates ($27,000 vs. $28,500).
• Among borrowers, California Baptist University graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Redlands graduates ($279 vs. $294).
• More University of Redlands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation (69% vs. 58%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.