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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 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 437 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $51,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $271 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 437 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 793.4% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($51,300.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California State University Northridge ($51,300.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($8,936 vs. $45,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 68% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($11,848 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California State University Northridge (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 188.5% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($30,328 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or California State University-Northridge .
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (41.6%)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is higher than California State University Northridge (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $17,300 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $30,200)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $12,054 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($14,196 vs. $26,250)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($146 vs. $271)
- More San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/