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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 1,068 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 11% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($16,702 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Pacific Oaks College (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,194 vs. $0)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or Cal State Fullerton .
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Pacific Oaks College? 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 Pacific Oaks College and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $6,900 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,100)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $5,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,967)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/