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Overview |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 9,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $57,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $57,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $44,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 25,709 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 13,052 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | USF | ||
| 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (9,212 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 904.4% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.3% higher at USF than Humboldt State University ($57,670.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than USF ($13,837 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 31.4% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($13,166 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Humboldt State University (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 223.4% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($32,492 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 182 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming USF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than USF (50.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or USF? 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 USF and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Humboldt State University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $31,400 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/