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California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State San Jose State CSN Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield| California State University Northridge | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $236 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 7,169 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or NSC?
- California State University Northridge is 3.5% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at NSC than California State University Northridge ($19,289.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than NSC ($8,936 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 9.4% lower than costs at California State University Northridge ($10,830 vs. $11,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than California State University Northridge (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is 57% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($10,511 vs. $6,696)
California State University-Northridge vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or California State University-Northridge .
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSC (2.75)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than NSC (82.5%)
California State University-Northridge vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or NSC? 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 NSC and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Northridge is higher than Nevada State College (46% vs. 22%)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $8,724 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($14,196 vs. $22,920)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($146 vs. $236)
- More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/