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Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State South Dakota State University Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay| University of South Dakota | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 66% |
Admission |
USD | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
USD | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
USD | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
USD | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 7,045 students)
USD vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or CSUMB?
- University of South Dakota is 35.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at CSUMB than University of South Dakota ($17,622.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than USD ($11,435 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 97.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($8,224 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than California State University Monterey Bay (79% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 38% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,702 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or USD .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
USD vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $2,900 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/