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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | GS | ||
| 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 Fullerton is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 25,481 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or GS?
- California State University Fullerton is 31.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Georgia Southern University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than GS ($7,925 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 61.9% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($10,316 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than California State University Fullerton (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 4.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,194 vs. $8,806)
Cal State Fullerton vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 65 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or GS? 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 GS and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $4,200 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/