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Overview |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 41,962 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | fullerton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $18,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | $6,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $10,445 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | 48,591 | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | 42,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 15,181 students)
CSUDH vs. Cal State Fullerton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Cal State Fullerton?
- California State University Dominguez Hills and Cal State Fullerton 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 CSUDH as California State University Fullerton ($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 Dominguez Hills than Cal State Fullerton ($4,438 vs. $6,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Dominguez Hills are 8.7% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($16,886 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than California State University Fullerton (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 6% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($11,074 vs. $10,445)
CSUDH vs. Cal State Fullerton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or Cal State Fullerton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Fullerton or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Cal State Fullerton (86.7%)
CSUDH vs. Cal State Fullerton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or Cal State Fullerton? 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 Fullerton and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $2,200 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($13,962 vs. $15,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State Fullerton graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/