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California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU FGCU Cal State Long Beach Sacramento State SCF| California State University Dominguez Hills | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $93 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 14,326 students)
CSUDH vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or FSW?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 135.7% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at CSUDH than Florida SouthWestern State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than FSW ($5,068 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 59.6% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($10,044 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than California State University Dominguez Hills (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 71.4% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($9,819 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman CSUDH students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at FSW (3.06)
CSUDH vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or FSW? 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 FSW and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $9,400 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $4,962 lower median federal student loan debt than CSUDH graduates. ($9,000 vs. $13,962)
- FSW graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than CSUDH graduates. ($93 vs. $144)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/