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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Chapman San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Pepperdine SCU San Francisco State USF California State University-Northridge| California State University Long Beach | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 83% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $236 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | USD | ||
| 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 USD based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 8,815 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California State University Long Beach ($53,810.00 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 USD ($9,346 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 13.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,932 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than California State University Long Beach (83% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 284.1% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($36,408 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 180 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming USD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or USD? 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 USD and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California State University Long Beach (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $19,100 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $7,904 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,904)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($155 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/