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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC UC Riverside Cal State LA UCI| California State University Long Beach | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 19,777 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or BSU?
- Ball State University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at BSU than California State University Long Beach ($25,918.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than BSU ($9,346 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 36.9% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($10,904 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than California State University Long Beach (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($11,418 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 14 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BSU (3.52)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or BSU? 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 BSU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than California State University Long Beach (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $8,600 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,500)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/