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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 15,219 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or UL Lafayette?
- California State University Fullerton is 6.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UL Lafayette than California State University Fullerton ($19,135.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than UL Lafayette ($7,925 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 43.5% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,642 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 16.1% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($10,672 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 45 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming UL Lafayette 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 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $4,000 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette 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/