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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $130 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 14,330 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Southern Utah University than California State University Long Beach ($19,822.00 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 Southern Utah University ($9,346 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 77.4% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($8,416 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than California State University Long Beach (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 1.2% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($9,478 vs. $9,369)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 22 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Southern Utah University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $7,800 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State Long Beach graduates. ($12,575 vs. $15,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State Long Beach graduates. ($130 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/