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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,999 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,080 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,507 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 66% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,551 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 17,703 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $144 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fresno is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 7,045 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or CSUMB?
- California State University Fresno and CSUMB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at California State University-Fresno as California State University Monterey Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fresno than CSUMB ($7,507 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 46.8% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,080 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fresno than California State University Monterey Bay (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fresno students is 14.5% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,968 vs. $8,702)
California State University-Fresno vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or California State University-Fresno .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
California State University-Fresno vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and California State University-Fresno.
- The graduation rate at California State University-Fresno is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Fresno earn on average $1,200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-Fresno graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-Fresno graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Fresno students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/