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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Loyola Marymount San Francisco State SCU Pepperdine Chapman California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno| California State University Long Beach | Occidental College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #72 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $59,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $59,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $17,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $44,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $33,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 76% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 6,305 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 2,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $244 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Oxy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 1,942 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Oxy?
- Occidental College is 944.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.3% higher at Oxy than California State University Long Beach ($59,970.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Oxy ($9,346 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 16.1% lower than costs at Occidental College ($14,932 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than California State University Long Beach (76% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 248.4% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($33,025 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 248 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Cal State Long Beach has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or Oxy? 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 Oxy and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than California State University Long Beach (83% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $8,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,652)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($155 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/