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Overview |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 3,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | fresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $15,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $26,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 832 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | |||
| 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 4, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 3,032 students)
CSUDH vs. Fresno Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Fresno Pacific University?
- Fresno Pacific University is 485.4% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($33,614.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($33,614.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Fresno Pacific University ($5,068 vs. $15,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 73.6% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,238 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno Pacific University students is 174.8% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($26,985 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. Fresno Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Fresno Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fresno Pacific University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
CSUDH vs. Fresno Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,600)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $7,538 lower median federal student loan debt than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $21,500)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Fresno Pacific University graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Fresno Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/