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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 291 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 291 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Columbia College Hollywood?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Fullerton ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Columbia College Hollywood ($7,925 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 0.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($16,578 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California State University Fullerton (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 25.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($9,194 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $12,900 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,023)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/