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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State UCF FAU California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno USF Main Campus UCSC| California State University Long Beach | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $165 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 16,406 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or UNF?
- California State University Long Beach is 34.1% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at UNF than California State University Long Beach ($17,999.00 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 UNF ($9,346 vs. $11,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 46.5% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($10,192 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than California State University Long Beach (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,478 vs. $8,742)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 84 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming UNF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or UNF? 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 UNF and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than University of North Florida (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $3,900 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,200)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/