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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State San Francisco State University of Missouri-Kansas City California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno UCSC UC Riverside UNT| California State University Long Beach | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 79% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 16,216 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Cal State Long Beach than Wichita State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than WSU ($9,346 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 18.4% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($12,610 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than California State University Long Beach (79% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 33.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,478 vs. $7,110)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 33 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach or WSU? 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 WSU and Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Long Beach is higher than Wichita State University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $7,300 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,800)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/