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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 Union College CSUDH| California State University Bakersfield | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 870 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Bakersfield ($32,655.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than PUC ($7,521 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 53.5% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($9,273 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Bakersfield (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 117.5% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($23,383 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than PUC (48.5%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or PUC? 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 PUC and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than California State University Bakersfield (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $10,900 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $16,832 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($13,168 vs. $30,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($136 vs. $310)
- More PUC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/