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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 437 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $51,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 27.6% | ||
| 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 | Dec 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $271 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 437 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 793.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($51,300.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California State University Fullerton ($51,300.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($7,925 vs. $45,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fullerton are 19.1% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($16,702 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 229.9% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($30,328 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Cal State Fullerton .
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (41.6%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is higher than California State University Fullerton (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $18,800 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $30,200)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,250)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates. ($155 vs. $271)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Conservatory of Music students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/