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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 Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State California State University-San Marcos CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| California State University Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | - | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $193 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| 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
- California State University Northridge is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 1,911 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University Northridge is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at California State University-Northridge than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than Samuel Merritt University (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Northridge students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($10,511 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or California State University-Northridge .
California State University-Northridge vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University and California State University-Northridge.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $63,200 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $4,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($14,196 vs. $18,750)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($146 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/