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Texas State UT Austin San Diego State Cal State Long Beach UH San Jose State UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas CSU UC Merced| California State University Fullerton | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 71% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than UTSA based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 34,393 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at UTSA than California State University Fullerton ($18,259.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than UTSA ($7,925 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 51.2% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,046 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than The University of Texas at San Antonio (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is 2.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,194 vs. $8,934)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 19 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming UTSA 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 UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $1,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,900)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $7,983 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,983)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/