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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 279 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $293 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 279 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or AUSB?
- California State University Fullerton is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Antioch University Santa Barbara (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fullerton students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($9,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or Cal State Fullerton .
Cal State Fullerton vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or AUSB? 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 AUSB and Cal State Fullerton.
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $10,000 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $13,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,375)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($155 vs. $293)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/