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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Hawaii Pacific University San Francisco State UH at Hilo UHWO California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC| California State University Long Beach | University of Hawaii at Manoa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 19,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $14,053 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $13,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $7,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 18,974 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 13,807 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $193 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 19,074 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at UH at Manoa than California State University Long Beach ($33,336.00 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 UH at Manoa ($9,346 vs. $13,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Manoa are 6.3% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($14,053 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Long Beach than University of Hawaii at Manoa (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 19.2% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Manoa ($9,478 vs. $7,954)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or UH at Manoa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Manoa or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at University of Hawaii at Manoa (1067) is 11 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UH at Manoa (3.67)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or UH at Manoa? 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 UH at Manoa and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at UH at Manoa is higher than California State University Long Beach (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $1,800 more per year than UH at Manoa graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,300)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Manoa graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,750)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Manoa graduates. ($155 vs. $193)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach 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/