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Overview |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $214 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 12,949 students)
CSUDH vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Fort Hays State University?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at CSUDH than Fort Hays State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than Fort Hays State University ($5,068 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 89.1% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($8,481 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Fort Hays State University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 82.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($9,819 vs. $5,387)
CSUDH vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
CSUDH vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $5,400 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,400)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $6,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $20,718)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($144 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/