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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | La Verne, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,999 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | laverne.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,080 | $15,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,507 | $25,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $34,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,551 | 6,172 | ||
| Admitted | 17,703 | 4,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 73.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 970/1303 | ||
| 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 15, 2023 |
Academics |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | La Verne | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fresno is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 5,662 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Verne Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or La Verne?
- University of La Verne is 698.5% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at La Verne than California State University Fresno ($45,850.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fresno than La Verne ($7,507 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 37% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($11,080 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than California State University Fresno (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 243.5% larger than aid received California State University Fresno ($34,244 vs. $9,968)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Verne Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno or La Verne? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Verne or California State University-Fresno .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 137 points higher than at California State University-Fresno (897)
- Incoming La Verne students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at California State University-Fresno (19)
- Accepted freshman La Verne students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than La Verne (73.5%)
California State University-Fresno vs. La Verne Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno or La Verne? 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 La Verne and California State University-Fresno.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than California State University Fresno (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $5,500 more per year than California State University-Fresno graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,500)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- California State University-Fresno graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/