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Overview |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 164 | ||
| 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 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 80% |
Admission |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.8%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, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 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 | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| 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 | 1% | 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 (16,426 students vs. 164 students)
CSUDH vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or UWest?
- University of the West is 124.9% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($12,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at CSUDH than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than UWest ($5,068 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 66.1% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,656 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than University of the West (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 19.9% larger than aid received University of the West ($9,819 vs. $8,190)
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)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UWest (78.3%)
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/