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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,962 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,348 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,283 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,445 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,591 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 42,149 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 3,481 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 605.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California State University Fullerton ($40,510.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Concordia University-Irvine ($6,283 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 37.6% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($13,330 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 158.4% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($26,988 vs. $10,445)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 5 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than California State University Fullerton (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $700 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $7,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,678)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($155 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/