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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| California State University Bakersfield | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $236 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 8,815 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California State University Bakersfield ($53,810.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than USD ($7,521 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 19.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,230 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than University of San Diego (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 238.7% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($36,408 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than USD (52.6%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or USD? 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 USD and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University Bakersfield (75% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $21,900 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $9,736 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,904)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($136 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/