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California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino Cal State LA UVU Cal State Fullerton CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Utah State University CSU Utah Cal State Long Beach| California State University Dominguez Hills | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $155 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or WSU?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at CSUDH than Weber State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than WSU ($5,068 vs. $10,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 73.7% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,232 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State 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 68.4% larger than aid received Weber State University ($9,819 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
CSUDH vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or WSU? 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 WSU and CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($13,962 vs. $15,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/