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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| California State University Monterey Bay | University of the People | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
| Location | Seaside, CA | Pasadena, California | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,045 | 34,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csumb.edu | uopeople.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,262 | $2,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,435 | $1,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,702 | $857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 67% |
Admission |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,611 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSUMB | University of the People | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the People is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (34,192 students vs. 7,045 students)
CSUMB vs. University of the People Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUMB or University of the People?
- California State University Monterey Bay is ?% more expensive to attend than University of the People for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSUMB than University of the People ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the People than CSUMB ($1,744 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the People are 712.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($2,001 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the People than California State University Monterey Bay (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 915.4% larger than aid received University of the People ($8,702 vs. $857)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUMB or University of the People? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of the People or CSUMB .
CSUMB vs. University of the People Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUMB or University of the People? 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 the People and CSUMB.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/