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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 26,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #947 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | calstatela.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $5,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $10,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 33,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 29,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $133 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | Cal State LA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or Cal State LA?
- Azusa Pacific University is 625.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Los Angeles ($41,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than Azusa Pacific University ($5,801 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 95.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($9,222 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than California State University Los Angeles (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 151.9% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($27,474 vs. $10,907)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Cal State LA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or Cal State LA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State LA or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 206 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Cal State LA (86.9%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or Cal State LA? 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 Cal State LA and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than California State University Los Angeles (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $9,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($12,920 vs. $22,500)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($133 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/