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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 Long Beach is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 22,535 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Cal State Long Beach than Missouri State University Springfield ($17,622.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Missouri State University-Springfield ($9,346 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 52.6% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($9,782 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than California State University Long Beach (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 17.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,478 vs. $8,049)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 34 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than California State University Long Beach (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $9,000 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/