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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 | William Jessup University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $222 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Northridge is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 1,624 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or San Jose Christian College?
- William Jessup University is 527% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at San Jose Christian College than California State University Northridge ($36,000.00 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 Jose Christian College ($8,936 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 11.8% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($11,848 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than California State University Northridge (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 127% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($23,855 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 110 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming San Jose Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California State University-Northridge (19)
- Accepted freshman California State University-Northridge students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
California State University-Northridge vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or San Jose Christian College? 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 Jose Christian College and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than California State University Northridge (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Northridge earn on average $7,400 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $7,304 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($14,196 vs. $21,500)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($146 vs. $222)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/