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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona CMU San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State GVSU California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno Oakland UCSC| California State University Long Beach | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $275 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | WMU | ||
| 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 WMU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 17,000 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 152.9% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at WMU than California State University Long Beach ($18,154.00 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 WMU ($9,346 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 34.5% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($11,102 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than California State University Long Beach (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 39.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,478 vs. $6,813)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 26 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or WMU? 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 WMU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than California State University Long Beach (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $2,200 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,900)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $11,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,633)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($155 vs. $275)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/