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Sacramento State California State University-Northridge Cal State Long Beach CSU Cal State East Bay Cal State Fullerton Cal State LA California State University-San Bernardino CSU Stanislaus San Jose State UC Merced San Francisco State| California State University Fresno | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,999 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,080 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,507 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,551 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 17,703 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $310 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | La Sierra University | ||
| 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
- California State University Fresno is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 1,614 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California State University Fresno ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fresno than La Sierra University ($7,507 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 2.2% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($11,080 vs. $11,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California State University Fresno (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 119.4% larger than aid received California State University Fresno ($21,867 vs. $9,968)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or California State University-Fresno .
- The average SAT score at La Sierra University (929) is 32 points higher than at California State University-Fresno (897)
- Incoming California State University-Fresno students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno or La Sierra University? 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 La Sierra University and California State University-Fresno.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Fresno is higher than La Sierra University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $5,400 more per year than California State University-Fresno graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,500)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $30,000)
- California State University-Fresno graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($155 vs. $310)
- More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/