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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $234 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 3,744 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 585% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California State University Bakersfield ($39,330.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Concordia University-Irvine ($7,521 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 11.4% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($12,770 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California State University Bakersfield (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 129.1% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($24,623 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than California State University Bakersfield (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates of California State University Bakersfield and Concordia University-Irvine have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,300 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $9,510 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,678)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($136 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/