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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC UC Riverside Cal State LA UCI| California State University Long Beach | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 Long Beach | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $310 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 870 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 468.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at PUC than California State University Long Beach ($32,655.00 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 PUC ($9,346 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 61% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($9,273 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California State University Long Beach (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 146.7% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($23,383 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 72 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PUC (3.24)
- PUC has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or PUC? 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 PUC and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Pacific Union College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $30,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($155 vs. $310)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/