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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,962 | 2,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | #303 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $49,821 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $49,821 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,348 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,283 | $51,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,445 | $17,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,591 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 42,149 | 1,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1070/1291 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | DUofC | ||
| 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (41,962 students vs. 2,026 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 767.7% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($49,821.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.7% higher at DUofC than California State University Fullerton ($49,821.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than DUofC ($6,283 vs. $51,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 14.8% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($15,986 vs. $18,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California State University Fullerton (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 65.5% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($17,287 vs. $10,445)
Cal State Fullerton vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 30 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming DUofC 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Cal State Fullerton (86.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or DUofC? 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 DUofC and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than California State University Fullerton (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/