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California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino DSC Cal State LA Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Cal State Fullerton CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus| California State University Dominguez Hills | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.52 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $157 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or UVU?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 2.3% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at CSUDH than Utah Valley University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than UVU ($5,068 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 73.7% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,234 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 170.1% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($9,819 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
CSUDH vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or UVU? 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 UVU and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at UVU is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (25% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $2,500 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $1,238 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($13,962 vs. $15,200)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($144 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/