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Compare The Master's University and Seminary vs William Jessup University

Santa Clarita, CA · Rocklin, CA

The Master's University and SeminaryWilliam Jessup University
Cost
Price after aid (average)$32,647/yr$28,062/yr
Price after aid (family income under $30k)$24,624/yr$23,123/yr
Typical loan debt at graduation$20,500$23,700
Price after aid ($30k–$48k income)$25,104/yr$22,690/yr
Price after aid ($48k–$75k income)$27,712/yr$24,674/yr
Price after aid ($75k–$110k income)$31,542/yr$30,717/yr
Price after aid (income over $110k)$36,535/yr$34,753/yr
Typical loan payment after graduation$217/mo$251/mo
Room & board (on campus)$15,100/yr$13,606/yr
Room & board (off campus)$22,086/yr$22,086/yr
Borrowers who default0%0%
Books & supplies$1,062/yr$1,062/yr
Other living costs (on campus)$3,214/yr$4,446/yr
Sticker price (before aid)$54,845/yr$53,703/yr
Tuition (in-state)$39,020/yr$37,150/yr
Tuition (out-of-state)$39,020/yr$37,150/yr
Students with Pell Grants21%32%
Students taking federal loans38%41%
Getting in
Students who get accepted84%93%
SAT range (middle 50%)No data reported1041–1228
SAT averageNo data reported1150
Admissions data fromFall 2023Fall 2023
Applications received1,157699
Students accepted878537
Students who enrolled413190
Accepted students who enroll47%35%
Enrolled who sent SAT scoresNo data reported2%
Enrolled who sent ACT scoresNo data reported0%
High-school GPARequiredRequired
High-school transcriptRequiredRequired
EssayRequiredOptional (considered if sent)
Recommendation lettersRequiredOptional (considered if sent)
Class rankOptional (considered if sent)Not considered
College-prep programRequiredOptional (considered if sent)
Demonstrated competenciesNot consideredNot considered
Work experienceOptional (considered if sent)Not considered
English proficiency testRequiredOptional (considered if sent)
Other admission testsNot consideredNot considered
Legacy consideredOptional (considered if sent)Not considered
SAT/ACT policyNot consideredOptional (considered if sent)
Graduation & earnings
Students who graduate68%56%
Freshmen who come back85%77%
Typical earnings 10 years in$57,106/yr$56,257/yr
Earnings range 10 years in$30,389–$83,256$30,885–$79,790
Finish within 8 years (anywhere)65%60%
White students graduating68%67%
Black students graduating67%29%
Hispanic students graduating100%43%
Asian students graduating100%63%
Typical earnings 6 years in$41,665/yr$43,163/yr
Earn more than a HS grad68%67%
Graduate on time55%44%
Pell students who graduate70%51%
First-gen students who finish63%55%
Low-income students who finish44%52%
Students who transfer out12%25%
Typical earnings 8 years in$49,974/yr$50,608/yr
Majors & programs
Top 3 programsBusiness, Management & Marketing 23% · Theology & Religious Vocations 21% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11%Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Psychology 15% · Health Professions 9%
Most popular programBusiness, Management & Marketing — 23% of degreesBusiness, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees
2nd most popular programTheology & Religious Vocations — 21% of degreesPsychology — 15% of degrees
3rd most popular programLiberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degreesHealth Professions — 9% of degrees
4th most popular programParks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degreesParks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees
5th most popular programCommunication & Journalism — 8% of degreesTheology & Religious Vocations — 7% of degrees
Highest-paying major (1 year out)Theological and Ministerial Studies — $66,923/yrBusiness Administration, Management and Operations — $71,742/yr
Degrees in STEM12%8%
Campus & students
Undergrad enrollment1,6221,294
Students per professor13 : 110 : 1
Graduate students952548
Average professor pay$8,083/mo$8,173/mo
Full-time professors24%30%
Fully onlineNoNo
Accredited byWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Median family income$62,836$47,788
SettingSuburb (large)Suburb (large)
LocationSanta Clarita, CARocklin, CA
RegionFar WestFar West
Founded19271939
Public or privatePrivate (nonprofit)Private (nonprofit)
Main degree offeredBachelor's degreesBachelor's degrees
Carnegie classificationDoctoral/Professional UniversitiesMaster's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Main or branch campusMain campusMain campus
International students2%3.7%
Men54%45%
Women46%55%
White students59%42%
Black students2.8%5.7%
Hispanic or Latino students20%26%
Asian students6.7%5.4%
Two or more races3.3%6.8%
Other / not reported6.5%11%
Special typeReligiously affiliatedReligiously affiliated
First-generation students23%33%
Part-time students27%10%
Students age 25+22%18%
Spent on teaching per student$8,426/yr$11,189/yr
Endowment$53.4M$7.1M
Campus life
Campus data from20232023
On-campus housingYes — dorms on campusYes — dorms on campus
Beds in campus housing869583
Required to live on campusNoNo
Room charge (campus housing)$7,750/yr$6,813/yr
Meal plan charge$5,950/yr$6,436/yr
Meal plan offeredYesYes
Meals per week20 meals/week19 meals/week
Academic calendarSemesterSemester
Religious affiliationInterdenominationalOther Protestant
Federal designationNoneNone
Study abroadYesYes
Undergraduate researchNoNo
ROTCYes — Army, Air ForceYes — Air Force
Accepts AP creditYesYes
Accepts dual-enrollment creditNoNo
Credit for life experienceYesYes
Online classesYesYes
Whole degrees onlineYesYes
Weekend & evening classesYesYes
Teacher certificationYesYes
Academic & career counselingYesYes
Job help while you studyYesYes
Job placement for graduatesYesYes
On-campus day careNoNo
Program for students with intellectual disabilitiesNoNo
Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) schoolYesYes
Credit for military trainingYesYes
Student veteran organizationNoYes
Tuition payment planYesYes
Guaranteed (locked) tuitionNoNo
Prepaid tuition planNoNo
Athletics
Athletics data from2024-252024-25
College sports levelNAIA Division INCAA Division II without football
Football teamNoNo
Varsity teams1414
Student athletes299342
Athletic scholarships$3.5M$2.0M
Athletics budget$8.1M$5.5M
Athletics revenue$8.1M$5.6M
Recruiting spend$29,191$32,441

Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.