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Overview |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $310 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSUDH | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | La Sierra 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 1,614 students)
CSUDH vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Dominguez Hills ($33,912.00 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 La Sierra University ($5,068 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 41.6% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,325 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 122.7% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($21,867 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CSUDH (89.1%)
CSUDH vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at La Sierra University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $5,100 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $16,038 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $30,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($144 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/