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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | San Jose Christian College | ||
| 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 1,624 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than California State University Bakersfield ($36,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than San Jose Christian College ($7,521 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 7.4% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($13,249 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Bakersfield (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 121.9% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($23,855 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University Bakersfield (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $8,200 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($13,168 vs. $21,500)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($136 vs. $222)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/