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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 13,465 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Cal State Long Beach than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than University of Akron ($9,346 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 20.3% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($12,410 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than California State University Long Beach (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($9,478 vs. $8,525)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 7 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/