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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | Antioch University Santa Barbara | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 279 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $293 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 279 students)
Cal State LA vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or AUSB?
- California State University Los Angeles is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cal State LA than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Antioch University Santa Barbara (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($10,907 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Cal State LA.
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $7,900 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $15,455 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($12,920 vs. $28,375)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($133 vs. $293)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/