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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small 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 | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 84% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 13% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $181 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 4,057 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or University of Houston-Victoria?
- California State University Bakersfield is 12.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at CSU Bakersfield than University of Houston Victoria ($17,622.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than University of Houston-Victoria ($7,521 vs. $11,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 35.6% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($10,494 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than University of Houston Victoria (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 15.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($10,750 vs. $9,301)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and CSU Bakersfield.
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $4,361 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($13,168 vs. $17,529)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of Houston-Victoria graduates. ($136 vs. $181)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria 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/