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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $238 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 25,979 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at IUPUI than California State University Fullerton ($31,410.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than IUPUI ($7,925 vs. $11,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 48.4% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,252 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than California State University Fullerton (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 32.7% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($12,201 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 10 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $400 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,600)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $8,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,090)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($155 vs. $238)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/