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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 CSUDH Cal State East Bay| California State University Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $216 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 1,068 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 30.3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($14,230 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than Pacific Oaks College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($10,750 vs. $0)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Pacific Oaks College? 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 Pacific Oaks College and CSU Bakersfield.
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $6,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $7,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($13,168 vs. $20,967)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($136 vs. $216)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/