Cal Poly vs Biola University

Compare two rival schools - California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Biola University with tuition and admission information where Cal Poly is a four-years, public located in San Luis Obispo, CA and Biola University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) located in La Mirada, CA.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Cal Poly is a public and Biola University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Biola University has more expensive tuition & fees ($46,704) than Cal Poly ($30,995).
  • It is harder to admit to Cal Poly than Biola University.
  • Cal Poly has more students with 22,000 students while Biola University has 5,387 students.
  • Biola University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Cal Poly's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • Cal Poly has more full-time faculties with 881 faculties while Biola University has 212 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Biola University.
Cal Polyvs.Biola University
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaLocationLa Mirada, California
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$11,075
Out-Of-State$30,995
2024 Tuition & Fees$46,704
50%% Receiving Financial Aid94%
$7,853Average Amount of Financial Aid$23,947
30.00 %Acceptance Rates60.00 %
28.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.02 %
-SAT Score1,240
-ACT Score28
85 %Graduation Rate72 %
1 %Transfer-out Rate-
94 %Retention Rate84 %
22,000Student Population5,387
881Number of Faculties212
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services