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California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Cal State LA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU UC Merced CSUMB California State University-San Bernardino San Francisco State CSU Channel Islands RMC CSUDH| California State University Bakersfield | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $180 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 4,057 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or MSU Billings?
- California State University Bakersfield is 24.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at MSU Billings than California State University Bakersfield ($18,209.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than MSU Billings ($7,521 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 70.5% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($8,348 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than California State University Bakersfield (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 99.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($10,750 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or CSU Bakersfield .
CSU Bakersfield vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CSU Bakersfield is higher than Montana State University Billings (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $10,500 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,800)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $4,332 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Billings graduates. ($13,168 vs. $17,500)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Billings graduates. ($136 vs. $180)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/