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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Washington State | ||
| 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 Washington State based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 27,539 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 86.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Washington State than California State University Fullerton ($26,392.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Washington State ($7,925 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 34.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($12,396 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than California State University Fullerton (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 16.3% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($10,689 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 15 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Washington State 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 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than California State University Fullerton (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $5,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,429)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/