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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 44% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $176 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 180 students)
Cal State LA vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Homestead Schools?
- California State University Los Angeles is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cal State LA than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than Homestead Schools ($5,801 vs. $15,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Homestead Schools (91% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is 116.4% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($10,907 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or Cal State LA .
Cal State LA vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and Cal State LA.
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $4,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Homestead Schools graduates. ($12,920 vs. $17,072)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Homestead Schools graduates. ($133 vs. $176)
- More Cal State LA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/