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Overview |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,886 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,438 | $11,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,074 | $13,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,040 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 17,388 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 57.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 154 students)
CSUDH vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or UWest?
- University of the West is 136.2% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at CSUDH than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than UWest ($4,438 vs. $11,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 32.3% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($12,760 vs. $16,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the West students is 24.7% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($13,807 vs. $11,074)
CSUDH vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman CSUDH students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSUDH (91.3%)
CSUDH vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or UWest? 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 UWest and CSUDH.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/