California State University-Fresno vs. Life Pacific University

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Fresno in Fresno, CA with Life Pacific University in San Dimas, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Fresno is larger than Life Pacific University based on total student enrollment (24,427 students vs. 621 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Fresno is located in Fresno, CA (Large City setting); Life Pacific University is in San Dimas, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• California State University Fresno is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Life Pacific University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Fresno 22:1; Life Pacific University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 1.9% lower than at Life Pacific University ($11,960 vs. $12,190).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10.9% higher at Life Pacific University than at California State University Fresno (about $2,168 more per year; $22,118 vs. $19,950).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Life Pacific University than at California State University Fresno (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Life Pacific University students is 11.1% larger than aid received by California State University Fresno students ($13,696 vs. $12,326).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Life Pacific University than at California State University-Fresno (20 vs. 18, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at both California State University-Fresno and Life Pacific University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State University-Fresno Dec 15, 2026; Life Pacific University May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State University-Fresno average a 3.12 high school GPA, 0.21 higher than at Life Pacific University (2.91).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.5% at California State University-Fresno vs. 33.8% at Life Pacific University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State University Fresno graduates have a $5,530 lower median loan debt than Life Pacific University graduates ($15,000 vs. $20,530).
• Among borrowers, California State University-Fresno graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Life Pacific University graduates ($155 vs. $212).
• More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific University students, three years after graduation (63% vs. 54%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.