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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 | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| 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 Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 1,911 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University Bakersfield is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than Samuel Merritt University (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($10,750 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or CSU Bakersfield .
CSU Bakersfield vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Samuel Merritt University? 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 Samuel Merritt University and CSU Bakersfield.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $62,400 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $5,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($13,168 vs. $18,750)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($136 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/