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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State LA HMC Soka University of America Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | HIU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
CDU | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $268 |
Diversity |
CDU | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
CDU | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CDU | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or HIU?
- Hope International University is 139.2% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at HIU than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($34,500.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than CDU ($26,146 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 36.3% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,050 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 102.1% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($23,077 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.26) as students at HIU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than HIU (32.2%)
CDU vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or HIU? 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 HIU and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $31,200 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $39,700)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,681 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($21,319 vs. $26,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($220 vs. $268)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/