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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | University of Toledo | ||
| 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 University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 15,545 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or University of Toledo?
- University of Toledo is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($9,985.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Toledo than California State University Long Beach ($19,345.00 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 University of Toledo ($9,346 vs. $17,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Toledo are 5.5% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($14,148 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than California State University Long Beach (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Toledo students is 6% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($10,047 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 13 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 University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than University of Toledo (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,500)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Toledo graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than University of Toledo graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/