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California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU Cal State Long Beach Sacramento State California State University-Fresno HMC| California State University Dominguez Hills | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 73% |
Admission |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $220 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 25% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 777 students)
CSUDH vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 151.2% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at CSUDH than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,622.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than CDU ($5,068 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Dominguez Hills are 10.9% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($16,035 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is 16.3% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,419 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CDU (80.5%)
CSUDH vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or CDU? 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 CDU and CSUDH.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $24,100 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $7,357 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($13,962 vs. $21,319)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($144 vs. $220)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/