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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 40,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | fullerton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $16,702 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $7,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $9,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 48,748 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 32,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State Fullerton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State Fullerton?
- California State University Bakersfield and Cal State Fullerton cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU Bakersfield as California State University Fullerton ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Cal State Fullerton ($7,521 vs. $7,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Bakersfield are 17.4% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($14,230 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than California State University Fullerton (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 16.9% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($10,750 vs. $9,194)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State Fullerton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State Fullerton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Fullerton or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State Fullerton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield or Cal State Fullerton? 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 Cal State Fullerton and CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than California State University Bakersfield (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $700 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($13,168 vs. $15,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($136 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/