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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 | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $320 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | Woodbury University | ||
| 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 943 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or Woodbury University?
- Woodbury University is 655.7% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Woodbury University than California State University Northridge ($43,392.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Northridge than Woodbury University ($8,936 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 19.3% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($11,848 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than California State University Northridge (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 126.6% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($23,816 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or California State University-Northridge .
- The average SAT score at Woodbury University (944) is 42 points higher than at California State University-Northridge (902)
- Incoming California State University-Northridge students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at California State University-Northridge (3.38)
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
California State University-Northridge vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge or Woodbury 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 Woodbury University and California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than California State University Northridge (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $3,000 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $16,804 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($14,196 vs. $31,000)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More Woodbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/