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Georgia State GS California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Georgia San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno Georgia Tech| California State University Long Beach | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 59% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 0 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or KSU?
- California State University Long Beach is 40.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Cal State Long Beach than Kennesaw State University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than KSU ($9,346 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 30.2% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($11,467 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kennesaw State University than California State University Long Beach (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 83.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,478 vs. $5,161)
Cal State Long Beach vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Cal State Long Beach .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or KSU? 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 KSU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Kennesaw State University (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/