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Overview |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | UIW | ||
| 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 UIW based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 7,305 students)
California Baptist University vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or UIW?
- California Baptist University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than UIW for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at California Baptist University than University of the Incarnate Word ($35,958.00 vs. $32,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Incarnate Word than California Baptist University ($20,832 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 17.1% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($11,210 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 9% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($24,805 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 3 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or UIW? 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 UIW and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $4,500 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,100)
- California Baptist University students graduate with a $179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,179)
- California Baptist University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/