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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona San Jose State Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University UC Merced California State University-Northridge UCLA California State University-Fresno Sonoma State University| California State University Chico | California State University Long Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Long Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 38,973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | csulb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $14,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 75% |
Admission |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 74,718 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 29,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. Cal State Long Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Cal State Long Beach?
- California State University Chico and Cal State Long Beach cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSU as California State University Long Beach ($17,622.00 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 CSU ($9,346 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 1.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($14,932 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Long Beach than California State University Chico (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Long Beach students is 3.4% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,478 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Cal State Long Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Cal State Long Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Long Beach or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 53 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
CSU vs. Cal State Long Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Cal State Long Beach? 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 Long Beach and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than California State University Long Beach (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $1,300 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/