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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | CSUMB | ||
| 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 CSUMB based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 7,045 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or CSUMB?
- California State University Fullerton and CSUMB 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 Cal State Fullerton as California State University Monterey Bay ($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 Fullerton than CSUMB ($7,925 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Monterey Bay are 2.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($16,262 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than California State University Monterey Bay (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 5.7% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,194 vs. $8,702)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $3,700 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/