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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 73% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $220 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 777 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than CDU ($7,925 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 6.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($16,702 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 24.2% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($11,419 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or CDU? 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 CDU and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $21,900 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $6,319 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,319)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($155 vs. $220)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/